Treat Trading Crypto Like a Job — Clock In, Clock Out, Get Paid

In my early trading days, I was like most beginners—glued to the screen 24/7, chasing pumps, panic-selling dips, and losing sleep over every candle. It was chaos. Then I developed a simple system—and stuck to it.

That system changed everything.

1. Trade After 9 PM

Daytime brings noisy news and fakeouts. I only start trading after 9 PM when the market calms, and price action becomes clearer. Less noise = better decisions.

2. Lock in Profits Quickly

Stop dreaming of 5x every trade. If you earn $1000 in a session, withdraw at least $300 to your bank. Play with the rest. Greed kills gains—discipline secures them.

3. Trade Based on Indicators, Not Emotion

Install TradingView and check these before entering a trade:

• MACD: Look for golden or death crosses.

• RSI: Overbought or oversold levels show timing.

• Bollinger Bands: Contractions = setups, breakouts = trades.

At least two indicators must align before I act.

4. Be Smart With Stop-Losses

If you’re watching the market, move your stop up as your position gains. If not, set a fixed 3% stop-loss to protect yourself from surprises.

5. Withdraw Weekly

Every Friday, I transfer 30% of profits to my bank. It’s not real until it’s in your pocket. Let the rest compound.

6. Master the Candlesticks

• For quick trades, use the 1-hour chart—two strong bullish candles? Go long.

• For trend setups, use the 4-hour chart—watch price near support.

7. Avoid Rookie Mistakes

• Keep leverage under 5x (max 10x if experienced).

• Skip meme coins—no Doge, no SHIB.

• Limit trades to 3/day to stay focused.

• Never, ever trade borrowed money.

Clock in, trade with intention, cash out. That’s how pros survive—and thrive—in crypto.