/3.5 The Winner's Psychology & The Hunt for Trade
Introduction: The Dangerous Time of Euphoria
I want to start by thanking you for the phenomenal support for the "Altseason: Live" experiment. We closed Round 1 with a +92% profit on the initial capital from just two trades.
But I need to be brutally honest with you: the most dangerous time is just beginning. Let's be clear: for these two months, I won't be chasing a conservative 3% per month. I will be trading quite aggressively.
That's why, in the coming weeks, you will see various coins "pump" without any logic. Your inner FOMO will be screaming at you: the feeling that you're late, you're in the wrong coin, you've missed out. In this frenzy, many will jump on a moving train. And my forecast remains: sometime around July 17th to 21st, the market will brutally shake out these passengers.
My Philosophy: The Battle with the Main Enemy—My Own Euphoria
After a huge win like +92% on the portfolio, it's very easy to get caught up in the "winner's high." A dangerous confidence appears, the feeling that you've figured out the market and that it will always be like this. This is a trap.
That is why I did something that might seem illogical: I cut my position size for the next trades by a factor of four.
Why? To tame that euphoria. To prove to myself that discipline is more important than elation. To remember that my win rate is not 100%, and a single losing trade on a wave of overconfidence can wipe out all the previous hard work. The most important thing is my inner calm.
Of course, when I talk about "calmness" in the context of futures, leverage, and altcoins, it sounds ridiculous. I get that. But striving for inner composure is the only shield a trader has.
My core principle remains unchanged: Fear losing more than you fear missing out on gains.
The Hunt for Leaders: My Methodology for Picking the Next Trade
Rebranding and New Tokenomics:
When a project undergoes a rebrand, it almost always means the team has a plan. The pressure from old sellers decreases, and the probability of a subsequent rally is high.
' Smart Money' Footprints (Accumulation):
This is my favorite pattern. Long periods of accumulation at certain levels, anomalous volumes, and candles with long wicks—all of this indicates that a major player has entered a position and is preparing for a breakout.
New Listings and Unique Patterns:
Projects recently listed on top exchanges don't have the "baggage" of disappointed holders. Over the years, I've noticed certain unique patterns in their charts that have a high probability of leading to growth.
The Art of the Entry: Hunting for the Entry Point
I try to enter positions with limit orders, and I always wait for a pullback. I look for an entry on a local correction when panic is shaking out the random passengers.
Hunt for your entry point. That is the most important thing.
The Golden Rule: Not a Single Step Without a Stop-Loss
Trading without a stop-loss is suicide. Accepting a small, planned loss is not a weakness but a part of the professional game.
What's Next?
I've already missed one coin I wanted to trade—it took off without me. I didn't chase it. Now, I am patiently waiting and searching for the next setup that meets ALL of my criteria.
The "Altseason: Live" experiment continues. You can watch everything in real-time on my streams. The hunt is on.
Thank you for your attention.
Best Regards EXCAVO
