New to Crypto Investments: What Should I Watch Out For?

Hey everyone,

I’m fairly new to the world of crypto investing, and while I’m excited about the opportunities, I’ve heard so many stories about scams, sudden losses, and other pitfalls. I want to make smart decisions and avoid common mistakes.

If you’ve been in the crypto space for a while, I’d love to hear your advice:

  • What are the biggest red flags to watch out for when choosing coins or platforms?
  • How do you protect yourself from scams or bad trades?
  • Is there one mistake you made early on that you wish you’d avoided?

I’m here to learn from your experiences and apply those lessons to my journey. Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated!

Welcome to Babypips!

This is where to start (+ it’s all free) -

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Ok sure I will go through it.

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Focus on established coins and reputable platforms. Avoid projects with unclear goals, anonymous teams, or promises of guaranteed returns. Use cold wallets for storage, enable 2FA, and never share private keys. Early mistake: chasing hype without research. Patience and thorough due diligence are key to minimizing risks in crypto.

watch out for greed and fear. also watch out for people who want to take your money away because taking crypto away is very easy

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Poor whitepaper or no roadmap
Coins that rely heavily on social media hype but have no real use

Do your own research
Secure your wallets

FOMO trading

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One thing I keep in mind is ‘never to risk more than what I can’t lose’
I try only risking 1-2% of my capital. Little and consistent profits is way better than being driven by greed and losing everything eventually.

Welcome to crypto, Amir! Watch for promises of guaranteed returns, unregulated platforms, and lack of transparency. Use cold wallets, enable 2FA, and do your research. Avoid chasing hype and focus on long-term, solid investments.

Welcome to crypto! :rocket: Red flags: promises of guaranteed returns, no transparency, or lack of a reputable team. Protect yourself with research, secure wallets, and avoiding emotional trading. Early mistake: FOMO-driven buys—patience and due diligence are key. Always invest wisely! :blush:

Agreed, Always choose the amount you afford to loss. What are you trading in crypto?

When I started, I have learned it hard way to research a bit about the project & avoid anything promising guaranteed as it is a red flag. What’s the first coin you want to invest?

Can get your point but not all projects promising guarantees are bad - sometimes they are just overconfident. I think you get a better result if you dig deeper to see if they actually deliver, rather than dimissing outright.

I’m currently with BTC. Keeping it sorted for some time. After sometime, I may think about add more to my portfolio.

Welcome to the crypto world! Watch out for platforms with promises of high returns and no risk—those are often scams. Use secure, well-known exchanges, enable two-factor authentication, and always double-check coin legitimacy. Avoid emotional trades and do thorough research!