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Deep dives into Bitcoin fundamentals, trading strategies, and market mechanics.

Stop Fighting the Tape: The Trend Following Rules That Separate Survivors From Statisticians
Trading May 26, 2026

Stop Fighting the Tape: The Trend Following Rules That Separate Survivors From Statisticians

The saying "the trend is your friend" gets repeated so often it sounds like a fortune cookie. But here's what's actually true: most traders who lose money in crypto aren't bad at analysis—they're bad at not fighting the last move. Bitcoin is stuck in a $76K-$78K range right now, and every sideway chop lures people into fades that get crushed when price finally commits. Here's how to actually read trends and stop being the person who predicts the top while Bitcoin prints higher highs.

#trend following#crypto trading#price action
The One Math Problem That Wipes Out More Traders Than Any Bear Market
Trading May 23, 2026

The One Math Problem That Wipes Out More Traders Than Any Bear Market

Most crypto traders can tell you RSI definitions and explain EMA crossovers in their sleep. Ask them to calculate a proper position size given their stop loss distance, and they'll change the subject. Here's the formula that separates traders who survive drawdowns from those who don't—and a real scenario showing why it matters specifically in choppy markets like today's $76K Bitcoin range.

#position sizing#risk management#crypto trading