The "Sell in May and walk away" strategy is worth revisiting in crypto. Historically, summer months tend to show weaker momentum as retail interest fades and institutional traders take breaks. If you've been holding positions since winter, May could be a solid exit point—lock in gains, reduce portfolio risk, then sit on the sidelines. Watch Bitcoin and major alts closely around late April; heavy resistance often appears before seasonal pullbacks. Of course, this isn't a rule set in stone. Every cycle differs, and on-chain data should guide your decision. But taking profits strategically? That's never a bad play, especially when market sentiment shifts.
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TooScaredToSell
· 6h ago
Here we go again with this routine? Every time you say sell in May, and then you turn around and miss the bull market. I'm just holding on tight and not letting go.
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SmartContractPlumber
· 6h ago
Basically, you should run when you see the pressure level at the end of April. Summer really isn't that interesting. But don't put too much faith in the "historical patterns"—I've seen many projects tell stories based on historical data, only to have re-entry vulnerabilities buried in the contracts. On-chain data is the real deal; don't just rely on seasonal theories.
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Anon32942
· 6h ago
ngl selling this set in May is really a matter of luck whether it's a cut or a profit... I was already waiting to die last summer
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ser_we_are_early
· 6h ago
Honestly, the idea of clearing out in May has been around for many years. It seems like someone brings it up every year, but how many actually follow through with such an approach?
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ImaginaryWhale
· 6h ago
Is selling in May really reliable? Looking at the historical data, it's not that absolute either.
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LiquiditySurfer
· 6h ago
Selling in May sounds simple, but in practice, who can really stick to it... Either sell too early and regret it, or can't bear to sell.
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MEVHunterZhang
· 6h ago
Hmm... The idea of selling off in May sounds good, but I still need to see on-chain data to speak for itself.
The "Sell in May and walk away" strategy is worth revisiting in crypto. Historically, summer months tend to show weaker momentum as retail interest fades and institutional traders take breaks. If you've been holding positions since winter, May could be a solid exit point—lock in gains, reduce portfolio risk, then sit on the sidelines. Watch Bitcoin and major alts closely around late April; heavy resistance often appears before seasonal pullbacks. Of course, this isn't a rule set in stone. Every cycle differs, and on-chain data should guide your decision. But taking profits strategically? That's never a bad play, especially when market sentiment shifts.