Im wondering are there ways to trace Crypto transactions like tracing an IP of someone when doing online transactions
No, you can trace the transaction, but the person or the location behind that transaction is impossible to trace,
if so what are ways to protect yourself from getting traced. Im rather uninformed on the subject and I would like to get up to speed on the current happenings right now.
I think if you undergo KYC, verifying your identification including your residence of address.
You can protect yourself from having traced if you do not undergo any KYC verification and stay hidden and anonymous as long as you want.