Crypto Psychology & Behavioral Finance
Understand the powerful psychological forces that influence financial decisions in crypto markets, learn to recognize emotional traps, and build habits for long-term success.
6 lessons · 2 hr 26 min · intermediate
- 1The Psychology of MoneyExplore how deep-seated psychological patterns shape our relationship with money and investing, especially in the volatile world of cryptocurrency.19 min
- 2FOMO, FUD & Emotional TradingIdentify the emotional triggers behind impulsive trading, learn from historical bubbles and crypto-specific manias, and develop strategies to stay rational in volatile markets.20 min
- 3Building a Long-Term MindsetDevelop the patience, discipline, and perspective needed to thrive as a long-term crypto participant rather than a short-term speculator.18 min
- 4The Psychology of InfluenceUnderstand the six universal principles of influence (Cialdini) and how they are weaponized against crypto investors. This lesson focuses on the psychological mechanisms; Module 23 covers the specific scam types.24 min
- 5Cycle Psychology: Recognizing Where We AreMarkets do not move in straight lines. They move in cycles driven by human emotion, credit, and the predictable rhythms of greed and fear. This lesson teaches you how to read the present by studying the past—from tulip mania in 1637 to the Bitcoin cycles of 2012 through 2026.37 min
- 6The Neuroscience of FOMO and Loss AversionMove past surface-level psychology into the neurobiology of trading: dopamine reward circuits, cortisol stress cascades, amygdala threat-detection, and what peer-reviewed research from 2020-2025 reveals about retail crypto traders.28 min
Educational only — not financial advice.