What I Wish I Knew Before I Got Into Crypto

Before I ever bought my first token, I watched the market for years.

Yes — years.

I saw Bitcoin at £13,000 and thought,

“That’s it. It can’t possibly double from here.”

But every time it climbed higher, I told myself,

“Now this is definitely the top.”

I didn’t understand the forces behind the market — things like ETF approvals, which can suddenly send Bitcoin flying.

So what is an ETF?

Think of it like this:

An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a way for people to invest in crypto like they invest in stocks — without actually buying crypto themselves.

When a Bitcoin ETF is approved, it means big banks and institutions can safely buy into Bitcoin.

And when the big money enters the room?

Prices move fast.

That’s exactly what happened.

Bitcoin didn’t just double.

It exploded — reaching over £60,000.

And it wasn’t magic. It wasn’t luck.

It was timing, research, and knowing what signs to watch for.

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The Myth of “Buy and Forget”

When I started, I believed what many beginners believe:

That I’d find the next Bitcoin early — a little-known startup token — buy it, forget it for a few years, and wake up rich.

But that’s not how it works.

Crypto isn’t a lottery.

And it’s not a horse race.

It’s a constantly moving market full of signals — some real, some noise.

You have to watch. You have to check.

Especially if you’re investing in a real project — not just a meme.

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What You’ll Never Hear in a £1000 Crypto Course

Here’s what those overpriced “get rich with crypto” courses often won’t tell you:

• You must monitor the team.

Is the project still building? Are there updates? Or has the Twitter account gone silent?

• You must check the market.

Are people actually buying the token? Or is it being pumped and dumped?

• You must understand the mood.

Is the market full of hope or fear?

Are we at a bottom… or are we climbing toward an unrealistic high?

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How to Actually See the Market

Let me break it down:

• Trading Volume (24h):

The total amount traded in a day. If it’s dropping, interest may be fading.

• Order Books:

Look at Coinbase Advanced or Binance.

You’ll see buyers and sellers in real time.

Huge red walls? That’s resistance — people trying to sell at that price.

Huge green walls? Support — buyers holding the price up.

• Timing is everything.

If everyone is screaming about a token on social media — it’s probably already too late.

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Why You Should Avoid Buying in the Hype

Because you’re buying someone else’s profit.

When a token is trending, when everyone is saying “Buy now!” —

that’s often when early investors are quietly selling to people who arrive late.

Instead:

• Look when the market is quiet.

• Study the project’s roadmap.

• Watch what the big wallets are doing.

• Buy when it feels boring. That’s usually where the gold is.

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Conclusion

Crypto will never reward you for being loud or fast.

It rewards those who are curious, patient, and prepared.

I didn’t pay £1000 for a course.

I paid it to the market — with time, research, and a few hard mistakes.

But what I learned?

That’s worth far more.

Swindon 2025