The crypto market keeps revealing the same pattern: whether you're dealing with newer participants or seasoned traders, the fundamentals of human behavior under volatility remain unchanged.

Take hold time for example. Some folks average around 10 seconds—jump in, jump out. But here's the thing: as market conditions improve, you'll always find runners who stick with their positions longer. The flip side? When volatility spikes and pressure builds, more people start folding. They sell at the bottom and later regret the decision.

The real issue isn't about market cycles alone. It's about the recurring problem of low average hold time across segments of the market. No single rally or bearish phase actually solves this structural trait. Until trading discipline and conviction strengthen, you'll keep seeing the same replay—good times draw HODLers, tough times flush out weak hands.