According to Adrian Newman (@adriannewman21), traders in the crypto market often get burned by two major mistakes: taking highly leveraged short positions based on fundamental skepticism during bullish trends, such as shorting Ethereum when it is rallying, and refusing to cut losses by holding onto underperforming assets in bearish markets. These behaviors highlight the importance of adapting trading strategies to current market sentiment and trend direction for both risk management and profit optimization (source: Twitter, May 11, 2025). Understanding these pitfalls is critical for crypto traders aiming to avoid liquidation risks and maximize returns during volatile market cycles.