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Pre-Buy Checklist: Replace Emotion With Questions

Pre-Buy Checklist: Replace Emotion With Questions

Section titled “Pre-Buy Checklist: Replace Emotion With Questions”

One mark of professional execution is that the key questions are asked before the order is placed, not after. This checklist is designed to make Bitcoin allocation more stable, not slower for its own sake.

1. Is the thesis clear?

Section titled “1. Is the thesis clear?”
  • Am I buying because of the long-term hard-asset thesis, or because price action feels exciting?
  • If price goes nowhere for six months, do I still agree with the reason for owning it?

2. Does the time horizon match?

Section titled “2. Does the time horizon match?”
  • Could this capital be needed within the next 12 months?
  • Am I acting on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly process?

3. Is the price location reasonable?

Section titled “3. Is the price location reasonable?”
  • Where are AHR999 and MVRV right now?
  • Is the current setup improving odds, or simply amplifying excitement?

4. Is sentiment overheated?

Section titled “4. Is sentiment overheated?”
  • Is Fear & Greed already in extreme greed?
  • Am I acting because the market is strong, or because my plan says it is time to act?

5. Is structure confirming the move?

Section titled “5. Is structure confirming the move?”

6. Is custody ready?

Section titled “6. Is custody ready?”
  • Where will this position ultimately be held?
  • Are the seed phrase, hardware wallet, and backup procedures already in place?

7. Final question

Section titled “7. Final question”

If price drops 30% immediately after I buy, will I regret the size more than the timing? If the answer is yes, size or pacing is probably too aggressive.

Disclaimer: This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice.