Treat Crypto Trading Like a Job — Not a Gamble

When I started trading crypto, I made every mistake in the book—staying up all night, chasing gains, panicking over losses, and letting emotions take control. I burned out fast and lost money often.

Eventually, I simplified everything with one rule:

“If I don’t see a signal I trust, I don’t trade.”

That mindset shift changed everything.

Today, I average over 70% annual returns—not from luck, but discipline. If you're starting out, here are five simple lessons I learned the hard way:

1. Take Profits Early

Don’t wait for the “big score.” If you earn $1,000, withdraw $300 immediately. Keep the rest in play. Greed ruins more traders than bad markets.

2. Trade with Signals, Not Feelings

Use tools like TradingView. Check:

MACD: Golden/death cross

RSI: Overbought/oversold

Bollinger Bands: Squeeze or breakout

Only trade if two or more indicators align.

3. Adjust Stop-Losses Smartly

If you’re watching the market, lock in gains by moving your stop-loss up. Bought at $1000 and it hits $1100? Move your stop to $1050.

Can’t watch? Set a hard 3% stop-loss.

4. Withdraw Weekly

Every Friday, withdraw 30% of profits. It keeps your gains real and your account growing steadily.

5. Read Candles with Purpose

1-hour chart: Two bullish candles = possible entry

4-hour chart: In sideways markets, look for price bouncing off support

Choose the right chart for the right move.

Final Tip:

Treat trading like a job. Clock in, clock out. Eat, sleep, live normally.

The more structured your approach, the more consistent your returns.

Discipline always beats impulse.