I spoke with a friend who understands the market well, because like many of us, I was trying to make sense of what’s happening. Bitcoin is dropping fast, altcoins are following, and it naturally raises concern. What he told me was simple and reassuring.

This kind of move isn’t about something breaking or bad news we missed. It’s mostly fear spreading quickly. When prices start falling, many people sell at the same time, which pushes prices even lower. Others see the drop, get scared, and follow. It becomes a chain reaction.

Altcoins usually fall more in these moments because they’re smaller and more sensitive to panic. This isn’t new, and it has happened many times before.

His advice to me was clear: this is not the moment to panic-sell. Selling while fear is high often leads to regret later. If you’re already holding and don’t urgently need the money, sometimes the best move is simply to wait and let things calm down.

He also told me something very simple but important: if the charts are stressing you out, close the app for a while. Crypto moves 24/7, but our emotions don’t need to. Stepping back, breathing, and giving yourself some space can be a smart decision too.

If you were thinking about buying, there’s no rush either. Waiting for the market to settle is completely fine — there’s no need to chase the perfect moment.

I thought this was worth sharing.