Greetings CryptoCubers,

We hope your week has started strong!

The markets are slowly stabilizing, and with every passing day, crypto adoption is gaining ground. From retail users to institutions, more people are entering the crypto space—and that’s a sign of growing confidence.

Price Check:

• BTC – $94,000

• ETH – $1,800

• SOL – $143

This week, we’re diving into a crucial trading skill that even many seasoned traders struggle with: taking profits.

What Does "Taking Profit" Mean?

Taking profit means selling a portion (or all) of your crypto holdings when the price has increased to a point you're happy with. It locks in your gains instead of risking a full reversal.

This is a vital part of trading or investing—not just knowing when to buy, but also knowing when to sell.

Why Taking Profit Matters

• Markets are volatile: Prices can drop just as fast as they rise.

• Psychology traps: Greed makes us hold too long; fear makes us exit too early.

• Smart planning beats luck: Taking profit is part of a strategy, not emotion.

When Should You Take Profit?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few common methods:

1. Target Levels:
   Set goals (e.g., “I’ll take profit at +50% gain”) and stick to them.

2. Dollar-Cost Averaging Out (DCA-Out):
   Sell in portions as the price goes up—e.g., 25% at +30%, another 25% at +50%, etc.

3. Technical Indicators:
   Use tools like resistance zones, RSI, and moving averages to spot when an asset is overbought or due for a correction.

4. News Events or Hype Cycles:
   If you notice extreme hype, it could be a good time to take some profit—it often signals a short-term peak.

Pro Tip: You Don’t Have to Sell Everything

Many traders use the "take profit, let the rest ride" strategy.
This means selling a portion to secure gains while leaving a smaller position in case the price keeps climbing. That way, you’ve won no matter what.

Tools to Help

• TradingView – Set price alerts

• Portfolio Trackers – Monitor PnL easily (e.g., CoinStats, CoinMarketCap)

• Stop-Loss + Take-Profit Orders – Use these on exchanges to automate your exits

Final Thoughts

Profit isn't profit until it's realized.
The key to long-term success in crypto is discipline—not riding every wave to the top, but knowing when to step off the board with your gains.

Taking profits keeps you in the game longer, reduces emotional pressure, and helps you grow steadily instead of gambling your wins away.

Let us know your strategy—do you DCA out? Set targets? Or ride the trend?
We’ll be covering risk management and loss cutting in next week’s issue to complete the picture!

Stay smart, stay sharp,

Blessings

CryptoCube