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There’s only one way crypto is going to change your life. And it’s not holding forever, hoping for a miracle. It’s two simple, powerful words: Take profits.
Back in November 2021, in the heat of the last bull run, Bitcoin hit its all-time high of around $69,000. Just a week before that peak, I released a video on the importance of taking profits. Those who listened? They walked away with wealth. Those who didn’t? They watched their portfolios get wrecked.
Why Taking Profits Is the Only Way to Win
Bull runs make people emotional. Euphoria, hype, influencers, YouTube thumbnails with rocket emoji’s—it’s easy to get sucked in. Crypto becomes a cult, and “diamond hands” become doctrine. But here's the truth: crypto is massively manipulated. Bots, institutions, scammers, and media shape the markets. And no one—absolutely no one—can predict what’s next.
So why invest in the first place?
Because we want wealth. And wealth isn’t watching a green number on a screen. It’s real, tangible life change: freedom, security, experiences, helping family, retiring early, or starting that dream business. That only happens if you realize your gains.
Bull Runs Are Not Infinite: The Market Always Cycles
Every market goes through cycles. What goes up comes down. After the November 2021 peak, crypto dropped 80-90%. Projects vanished. Dreams died. But the truth is, it wasn’t necessary for it to be that way—if profits had been taken.
It doesn’t mean selling everything. It means having a plan. Maybe that’s selling 10%, 20%, or cashing out when you hit a personal goal. Timing the exact top is impossible. But preparing to take profits before the fall is the only guaranteed way to win.
What Taking Profits Looks Like in Real Life
Let’s get real. Here’s what people did with their crypto gains when they cashed out during the last bull run:
- Paid off student loans, cars, credit cards
- Bought homes, boats, motorbikes
- Traveled the world (Greece, Thailand, Colombia, Virgin Islands)
- Paid for family medical bills and tuition
- Retired early or became full-time travelers
- Built generational wealth and gave back to their communities
- Funded IVF treatments, bought wedding rings, gifted family holidays
That’s not just profit. That’s life-changing.
Diamond Hands vs. Discipline: Know the Difference
Holding through volatility isn’t a bad thing. But refusing to take profits—ever—can be toxic. I used to be one of those people. I watched a $225K investment grow to over $300K during the 2017 bull run and refused to sell. Then the crash came. I only took profit on one project: EOS. And it was only because I didn’t research it—some YouTuber hyped it. I turned $500 into $20,000 and cashed out. Everything else? I held and watched it crash.
Lesson learned.
Personal Loss, Real Perspective
We don’t have forever. Life is fragile. In 2020, I lost close family to sudden illness. They were healthy, successful, and just about to enjoy their retirement. They didn’t get that chance.
That’s why profit-taking matters. It’s not about timing the market. It’s about timing your life. You don’t know how much time you have. Why wait 10 years to enjoy what your portfolio can already give you today?
Build Your Personal Profit-Taking Plan
Every crypto investor needs one. Your plan might include:
- Taking 10% profits every time your portfolio grows 100%
- Selling enough to pay off a specific debt
- Liquidating enough for a home deposit, travel, or medical needs
- Using profits to invest in income-generating assets
You don’t need to sell it all. Just sell some. Enough to enrich your life and protect your capital.
Ignore the Noise: Don’t Let Anyone Shame You
You’ll hear things like, “You’ll regret selling too early,” or “Just hodl, bro!” But remember, no influencer is going to fund your future. You are. Don’t let social pressure stop you from making rational financial decisions.
Selling isn’t weak. It’s wise. Taking profits doesn’t mean you don’t believe in crypto. It means you believe in your future.
Crypto Isn’t Guaranteed: Secure Your Wins
Crypto is volatile. One regulation, hack, or black swan event could wipe out value overnight. It’s happened before. It will happen again.
Taking profits along the way is how you hedge against chaos. It’s not about being bearish—it’s about being prepared. When you sell, you’re not leaving the party. You’re just making sure you go home with something.
Protect What You Take: Use Tangem and Ledger
Once you’ve taken profits, secure them. Here’s how:
- Tangem Wallet: Affordable, easy to set up. Best for everyday use.
- Ledger Flex/Stacks: High-security cold storage. Best for long-term holdings.
Use both. One is your wallet, the other your vault. Secure what you’ve earned.
What If the Market Goes Higher?
It might. And that’s okay. You can always take profits gradually, not all at once. Taking some profit doesn’t mean you’re missing out. It means you’re locking in gains and de-risking.
Think about it: would you rather regret selling early… or regret never selling at all?
What the Community Did with Their Gains
Here are real responses from followers who took profits last cycle:
- “Paid off $32,000 in debt. Now saving for a house.”
- “Traveled to 4 countries, paid my nephew’s college tuition.”
- “Funded IVF. We now have a baby!”
- “Bought a boat with my dad. Best memories of my life.”
- “Retired at 26. Full-time traveler now.”
- “Used gains for cancer treatment for my brother.”
- “Down payment for a home. My wife cried with joy.”
That’s the power of taking profit.
Conclusion: Make Crypto Work for You—Today
You’re not here just to say “number go up.” You’re here to live. Take some profits. Use them to improve your life. Celebrate wins. Build something real.
Crypto might be the most powerful opportunity of our time. But if you don’t secure the gains, it’s all just noise.
So don’t wait. Plan your exits. Protect your wealth. And use it to live.
Most rising questions we should know the answer
Q: When should I take profits in crypto?
A: Take profits when you hit key milestones. Don’t try to time the top—set clear, personal financial goals and exit points.
Q: How much profit should I take?
A: It depends on your goals. Common strategies include selling 10–20% after every 100% gain, or setting percentage-based tiers.
Q: Will I regret selling early?
A: Maybe. But you’ll regret not taking anything far more when prices drop 90%.
Q: What tools should I use to secure my crypto?
A: Use Tangem Wallet for everyday use and Ledger Stacks/Flex for long-term cold storage.
Q: Isn’t holding forever better?
A: Not if it means missing the point of investing. The goal is to build wealth—and use it to improve your life
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