I just realized that many new traders still don't fully understand what a bull trap is and how to identify it. The truth is, it's one of the most dangerous patterns in the crypto market.

Basically, a bull trap occurs when the price breaks a resistance level, making everyone think a strong bullish rally is coming. Investors open long positions thinking it's the right moment, but it turns out to be a trap. The market reverses sharply, leaving many with losses.

What's interesting is that these bull traps often appear right at resistance zones. It's as if the market is tempting you. You see that huge green candle breaking the resistance and your heart races, but that's when you need to be most cautious.

The clearest sign of a bull trap is when you see a coin's price jump above resistance, attracting many new buyers, but then quickly falls back down. That false move is what characterizes a bull trap.

I've seen this happen again and again across different timeframes. The zigzag pattern some mention for metals is basically the same, a deceptive move that lures you into a bullish side when in reality the market is planning to reverse.

The key is learning to distinguish a real bull trap from a legitimate move. Not all resistance breakouts are traps, but when you see that green candle followed by a quick rejection, that's your warning sign. It's the difference between making money and losing money in this market.