How to start investing in crypto safely in 2026: essential checklist
How to start investing in crypto safely in 2026 – Survival checklist
1️⃣ Understand yourself before understanding the coin
* ❑ How much % can you afford to lose and still sleep? * ❑ Is this money borrowed / living expenses? (If yes → stop.) * ❑ Goal: day trading, holding for 1–3 years or earning yield? --- 2️⃣ Choose an exchange & security before depositing money
* ❑ Use a top liquidity exchange (e.g.: Binance, OKX, Bybit) * ❑ Enable 2FA (Google Authenticator), anti-phishing code
How to use DCA / Auto Invest for newcomers (reduce FOMO, reduce stress) 1️⃣ What is DCA?
DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) = dividing money, buying regularly (weekly/monthly) regardless of whether prices go up or down. → No need to catch the bottom. → Do not go all-in at once and then sit and panic.
2️⃣ When should we use it?
* Newcomers who do not know technical analysis * Busy working people * Want to invest for the long term (6–24 months+) * Do not want to monitor charts 24/7
The AI narrative is making a comeback in the market, but not every project labeled as AI has real value. @Mira - Trust Layer of AI is one of the few names I’m closely monitoring because they focus on data validation infrastructure and integrity for AI systems – a critical piece as AI becomes increasingly integrated into DeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi.
What I appreciate about Mira is how they build a verification layer that helps reduce the risk of data manipulation and increases the reliability of the on-chain AI model. If AI is the 'brain', then Mira is trying to become the 'protective nervous system'. This creates a long-term foundation rather than just a trend-driven pump story.
From 0.08 → sweep 0.15. +36% in 1 move. This is **break structure**, no longer a technical retracement.
But:
* Long upper wick at 0.15 → there is strong profit-taking. * Price is testing MA365 (~0.117). * Huge volume spike → after a spike, there is usually a sell-off.
### Standard trader scenario:
**No FOMO at 0.12.**
Nice entry:
* 0.105–0.11 (retest of the candle body pump) * Or deeper at 0.095 if there is a strong shakeout
SL: 0.088 TP1: 0.135 TP2: 0.15 TP3: 0.17 if momentum is maintained
If it stays above 0.11 → wave 2 is still possible. If it loses 0.095 → pump fails, returns to the old base.
Anyone who bought at the peak of 0.15 is praying. Anyone waiting for a retest has the advantage.
$MIRA is not a coin to “hold and sleep for wealth”. It is a project building AI + data infrastructure, but the market only cares: **is there money?**
@Mira - Trust Layer of AI is being shilled because of the AI narrative – the only thing that can still attract capital right now. There is a story → there is FOMO → there is liquidity. End of story → unload without missing a beat.
The toxic truth: 95% of buyers $MIRA do not read the whitepaper. They buy because they see green candles.
Price increases vertically = Not an opportunity. It's a trap waiting for latecomers.
Want to make money → Don't enter out of fear of missing the train. Enter because there is a plan. #MarketRebound #JaneStreet10AMDump $POWER $ESP $RIVER
🟢 Beautiful entry: waiting for 1.20–1.35 to create a foundation 🎯 TP: 1.90 → 2.10 🛑 SL: break 1.15
Currently not a good point to Long again. This is the stage where sharks test psychology.
"Running price like this and there are still people able to Long the peak 😌 0.53 ➝ 3.15 then everyone will shout moon 3.15 ➝ 1.59 will reveal who has liquidity"
Gold is running like it has never run before 😌 But those who FOMO at the peak are often the ones who pay for the party.
📌 Current structure:
* The trend is still clearly UP (price is above all MAs) * MA7 > MA30 > MA50 → strong trend * But there has been a strong candle wick selling in the 5.650 zone before
👉 This means: there is significant selling pressure waiting above.
Will it break ATH?
Maybe. But not in a straight line.
To break 5.650, it must:
* Accumulate above 5.100–5.200 * Volume increasing gradually * Not break below the 30-day MA (~5.040)
Realistic scenario
🟢 Nice entry: pullback to 5.050–5.100 🎯 TP: 5.500 → 5.650 → if break then open new range 🛑 SL: breaking 4.980 means a broken rhythm
Let’s be straightforward:
FOMO green 3–4 candles and then ask “Will it break ATH?” = high likelihood of providing liquidity for the sharks 😌
The trend is still nice. But the best time to buy is when others are doubtful, not when everyone shouts “gold up to 6,000.”
SENTIO (ST) – PRE-TGE & BOOSTER PROGRAM on Binance Wallet
Quick understanding for newcomers:
Pre-TGE = buying/receiving tokens before the official listing (Token Generation Event) Booster Program = mechanism to increase allocation (stake/hold assets to receive more allocations)
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⚠️ Important note (small but extremely important):
There is a lock-up → cannot trade immediately The price after listing may dump significantly No profit guarantee
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If asking whether to participate?
Only should if:
* Accept capital lock-up * Understand tokenomics * Not all-in
Main question: What impact does it have on BNB price?
🔥 Short-term impact (slightly bullish)
Because:
To participate in Pre-TGE, you usually have to:
Hold BNB
Stake BNB
Or use $BNB as a fee
➡️ Create temporary demand to buy BNB ➡️ Reduce circulating supply if locked in staking ➡️ Likely short-term FOMO waves
Event **Sentio (ST) Pre-TGE & Booster Program on Binance Wallet** might be one of the reasons why **BNB is being heavily accumulated**.
Why?
* Participating in Pre-TGE often requires holding or using BNB * Speculative money flowing in before the event * Long traders following the news → creating a short-term FOMO effect
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📊 Current BNB Chart:
* Price is breaking the range of 610–615 * MA7 is crossing up, 1H structure is turning bullish * Volume is increasing steadily
If it holds above **610** → it could test **625–630** Breaking down below **602–605** would be weak.
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In short: The event is the catalyst, but a nice chart + new money is what pushes the price further 🚀
ESP is in a correction phase after a strong pump. If it holds at 0.158, it can sideways recover slightly; breaking this zone easily falls back to 0.145. There is currently no clear reversal signal, going long now is a bit risky.
To regain strength, it must surpass 0.19 with high volume. Currently not a good time to chase long. #ESP #Altcoin #CryptoTrading $ESP $ETH