It is a normal thing for every investor to have in mind that losses are inevitable, in every forms of investment, what is more important is how to minimize the losses, with better profit returns. In every forms of business/investments, losses cannot be taken of the map, rather, developing a means of reducing the loss becomes a better chase.
Staying updated with news related to crypto industry and even the economy of countries round the world that has impact in this community always have stand when it comes to trading.
As a beginner, having basic knowledge of the market movements and candle trading patters, tools related to trading and good trading platforms that are trustworthy are basic things to know. News are important, but for beginners, might be a little far for the start.
So, I will agree on the fact that news in a vital tool for good traders, but for complete newbies, it's not to be compared with knowing how the basics works.