From random buys to structured decisions: the checklist that changed my last 30 days.
Quick context: last month my portfolio went from $2.76 to $520 (+18,873%) and I added +$146.69 from Earn/staking. Not luck โ process.
Hereโs the 5-step framework I now run before entering any position:
1) Thesis & Catalyst What needs to happen for this asset to reprice? Narrative (AI, L2, RWA), upgrade, unlock relief, volume rotation, etc.
2) Liquidity & Volume Trend Is volume growing on 7D vs 30D? Is there depth to exit if Iโm wrong?
3) Tokenomics Reality Check FDV vs MC, unlock schedule, emissions, real yield/APY, inflation. If I canโt explain it in 2 lines, I donโt size big.
4) Position & Entry Plan โข DCA bands (e.g., 3 entries) โข Max % of portfolio โข Invalidation level (price or thesis-based)
5) Exit & Yield Plan โข TP1 / TP2 / time-based exit โข Stake or lend if it pays to wait โข Post-mortem after the trade (what worked / what didnโt)
My personal rule: no FOMO buys, no revenge trades, and every position needs an exit before the entry.
What would you add (or remove) from this checklist? If you want the template I use to journal each trade, comment LOG and Iโll share it.
๐ธ What Iโd do with $20 in crypto today (if I were starting from scratch)
People often ask me: โIs it still worth getting into crypto with small money?"
Spoiler: not only is it worth it โ it might be the smartest way to actually learn.
If I had $20 today, hereโs exactly what Iโd do: Pick 2 solid projects with real fundamentals (like $FET and $SUI ) Split 70/30 โ bigger portion for long-term holding, smaller for staking Ignore hype, focus on cycles and real value Review every 2 weeks, adjust based on performance + news
The key? Donโt chase fast gains. Chase understanding.
That mindset helped turn my portfolio from $2.76 to $520+ in 30 days.
30 days in crypto taught me more than any course ever could.
Here are 3 things that changed the way I look at the market:
1๏ธโฃ Start small, think big. Small entries gave me room to test ideas without fear. Thatโs how I learned what works (and what doesnโt).
2๏ธโฃ Staking is real strategy. Everyone talks about flipping coinsโbut passive income through Earn added +$149 to my PNL this month. Underrated move.
3๏ธโฃ Discipline > hype. I held $OM and $SOL through red days. Not easy. But emotional control paid off way more than any perfect entry.
Iโm still learning โ and thatโs the best part.
Whatโs the biggest lesson you learned this month in crypto?
I stepped into crypto to learnโnot to get everything right from the start. Small wins along the way have taught me invaluable lessons.
Over the past 30 days, my portfolio experienced incredible growth: a jump from $2.76 to over $520โa +18,873% increase. It all started with a small stake, which allowed me the space to experiment, make mistakes, adjust, and truly understand market dynamics.
A few key decisions that made a difference: โข Fundamental First, Hype Later: I focused on projects like $FET, $SUI, $XRP, and $OM by evaluating their fundamentals and market context rather than chasing trends. โข Embracing Earn & Staking: Consistently reinvesting and staking my assets became a cornerstone of my strategy. โข Managing Emotional Volatility: Even on days with dips (like -3.45% in $OM or -2.84% in $SOL), I maintained a disciplined approach.
The outcome? โข A portfolio gain of +$520.90 โข An additional +$146.69 from trading and staking results
The biggest takeaway? Crypto isnโt just about hitting peaks. Itโs about understanding the cyclical nature of the market and building a strategic, resilient approachโeven on the rough days.
Iโm sharing this as part of my ongoing learning process. Whatโs your experience with building a rational, disciplined crypto strategy?