One of the best times for taking profits in crypto is when you spot the formation of a bearish chart pattern. Death crosses, head and shoulders, shooting stars and other bearish patterns often signal trend reversals, and should be incorporated into any crypto profit-taking strategy.
How often should you take profits from crypto?
It's taxed as long-term gains if you held the crypto for more than 365 days. Long-term capital gains have lower tax rates than short-term gains, which are taxed as ordinary income. If you're close to the year mark, consider waiting to sell your crypto until after it passes that long-term gains threshold.