The paradox of these crypto markets is deceptive: you build your thesis assuming nothing sustainable exists, so the moment something shows traction, you grab profits and exit. Rational, right?

But then it just keeps going.

That's where most traders get caught. The momentum extends beyond the planned exit, and suddenly you're watching gains evaporate because you didn't account for extended runway. It's the gap between theoretical risk management and actual market behavior—when assets break expected patterns, conviction falters. Either you capitulate early and miss the move, or you chase in late trying to recover. Neither feels good. The trick isn't predicting when it stops; it's deciding upfront whether you'll actually stay through the volatility or just admit you're trading the pump, not the thesis.