Crypto Learning #26 HOW MARKET MAKERS TRAP RETAIL TRADERS & HOW TO AVOID IT Most traders enter at the wrong time because they chase breakouts and ignore liquidity. Here are 3 common traps and how to trade them smarter. 👇 1. Liquidity Grab BTC breaks above $100K resistance, triggers short stop-losses, then reverses below $100K. How to avoid it: Don’t chase the breakout. Wait for price to fall back below $100K and confirm rejection before considering a short. 2. Fake Breakout BTC breaks above $105K. Retail traders buy, expecting a rally, but price quickly falls back below resistance. How to avoid it: Wait for a candle close above $105K and a retest that holds before considering a long. 3. Stop-Loss Hunt BTC drops below $97K support, triggers stop-losses, then quickly recovers above $97K. How to avoid it: Don’t panic-sell the breakdown. Wait for price to reclaim $97K and show signs of strength before considering a long. 4. Watch Volume & Liquidity A breakout with weak volume may fail, but high volume doesn’t guarantee continuation. Use volume, support and resistance, and liquidation heatmaps together. No single signal guarantees a trade. 5. Protect Your Capital Always plan your entry, stop-loss, and target before trading. Avoid excessive leverage and never risk more than you can afford to lose. THE KEY LESSON: Don’t blindly buy breakouts or sell breakdowns. Wait for confirmation, understand where liquidity sits, and let price action guide your decisions.