Taking profits on the way up isn't a bad move—especially when you're staring at the chart on a lazy Sunday. Let's be real: we've all chased some questionable projects lately, watched them pump like crazy, then watched them implode just as fast. The thing is, most people either hold until it all disappears or panic-sell at the bottom. Neither's great. Building in some profit-taking discipline early helps you lock in gains while they're actually there. It's not about being greedy or missing the moon shot—it's about being realistic. The market's full of hype cycles and exit traps. If you're smart about trimming positions when things feel overheated, you'll keep more of what you actually made instead of chasing ghost gains that never materialize.