How to Actually Secure Profits in This Market

You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Take profits!”
But do you actually do it?

Let me guess:

• You hold on, thinking the price will go higher.

• You watch as your portfolio pumps to new highs.

• Then, just as quickly, the market reverses—and you’re back where you started.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: Profits aren’t real until you secure them.
If you don’t take profits on the way up, the market will take them from you on the way down.

Today, I’m going to show you how to build a profit-taking strategy that keeps you ahead of the game—without falling victim to greed.

Why Most Traders Fail to Take Profits

Let’s break down the psychology:

• Greed: You think, “What if it goes higher?”

• FOMO: You see others posting bigger gains and want the same.

• Overconfidence: You believe the market will always give you a chance to sell later.

These are the traps that destroy portfolios.

Here’s an example:

2021 Alt Season:

• $SOL went from $20 to $250 in a matter of months.

• Many traders watched their portfolios grow 10x.

• But instead of securing profits, they held on, convinced it would hit $500.

What happened?

$SOL crashed back to $30, wiping out most of their unrealized gains.

The Power of a Profit-Taking Strategy

A good profit-taking strategy protects you from emotional decisions.
It ensures you secure gains while still leaving room for upside.

Here’s a simple framework:

1. Take Profits in Tranches

Don’t wait for the “perfect” top—it doesn’t exist.

• Sell 25% of your position when the price doubles.

• Sell another 25% if it doubles again.

• Leave the remaining 50% to ride the trend or until key resistance levels are hit.

This way, you’re locking in gains while still participating in the upside.

Example:

• You bought $SOL at $20.

• At $40, you sell 25% of your position.

• At $80, you sell another 25%.

• If $SOL hits $160, you’ve already secured 50% of your profits and still have skin in the game.

2. Use Key Levels to Guide You

Markets move in predictable patterns—support, resistance, and Fibonacci levels.

• Set sell targets based on major resistance zones.

• Combine these with Fibonacci extensions to identify logical profit areas.

Example:
If you’re trading $ETH and the next key resistance is at $2,500, take partial profits there.
If it breaks above, your next target might be $3,200 based on Fibonacci levels.

3. Secure a Portion Into Stablecoins

Don’t let your portfolio be 100% exposed to the market at all times.

Convert a percentage of your profits into stablecoins like $USDT or $USDC.

Why?

• Stablecoins protect your gains from market volatility.

• They give you dry powder to re-enter the market during dips.

Example:

• You sold $10,000 worth of $BTC at $50k.

• Instead of holding it all in crypto, move $5,000 into stablecoins.

• When $BTC dips to $40k, use your stablecoins to buy back in at a discount.

4. Know When to Sell Everything

There will be moments when the entire market screams euphoria.

This is the final signal to exit.

Signs of Market Tops:

• Everyone on social media is posting their 100x gains.

• Coins with no real use cases are pumping 1000%.

• Retail investors are jumping in, convinced the market will “never crash.”

When you see this, it’s time to secure all your profits.

Example:

• In 2017, $BTC hit $20k, and the market was filled with euphoria.

• By 2018, $BTC had crashed to $3k, erasing most of the gains.

If you’d taken profits near the top, you’d have cash to buy the dip.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Waiting for the Top:
   The market doesn’t care about your perfect exit plan. Tops are only clear in hindsight.

2. Ignoring Red Flags:
   If a coin pumps 500% in a week, it’s probably overextended. Take profits before the retrace.

3. Reinvesting Too Soon:
   Don’t immediately re-enter after taking profits. Be patient and wait for the next setup.

Final Words

Taking profits isn’t about timing the exact top.
It’s about protecting your gains and playing the long game.

Here’s what I want you to do:

1. Write down your profit-taking targets for each coin in your portfolio.

2. Set alerts at key levels so you’re ready to act.

3. Stick to the plan—no exceptions.

When the market is euphoric, the smart money is selling.
Be the smart money.

Let’s secure these profits and set ourselves up for the next big opportunity.

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Let’s win this cycle—together.

— Victor