Market Psychology · 60-second explainer

Greed Phases: When Smart Money Exits

Crypto cycles · Market psychology · 60 seconds

Key takeaways

Greed peaks when retail FOMO drives price to local tops
Smart money exits quietly before the crowd realizes
On-chain metrics show whale wallet movements before dumps
Recognize the signs: volume spikes, social media mania

Full explainer

Ninety percent of retail traders buy at the peak. Here's why: when greed takes over, smart money is already heading for the exits. You'll see whales moving coins to exchanges days before a crash—that's your signal. Meanwhile, social media explodes with hype and newcomers panic-buying. The pattern is predictable: price rallies hard, retail FOMO peaks, then suddenly smart money dumps their bags. Check on-chain data—if large holders are consolidating and moving assets, that's institutional exit liquidity. The greed phase feels unstoppable, but it's actually the clearest warning sign.

Originally posted on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/SUxCBlwqMt0

Glossary terms used in this explainer

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On-Chain

Data that lives on the Bitcoin blockchain itself: transactions, addresses, balances. Anyone can verify it independently with a Bitcoin node. The opposite of "off-chain" (Twitter rumours, exchange order-books, internal databases).