Treat Crypto Trading Like a Job — Clock In, Clock Out, Get Paid
When I first started trading crypto, I was like most beginners—glued to the screen 24/7. I’d chase every pump, panic-sell every dip, and stress over every candle. It was exhausting and chaotic.
Everything changed when I created a simple trading system—and committed to it. Here’s how I approach crypto trading like a job:
1. I Only Trade After 9 PM
Daytime markets are noisy—full of news, fakeouts, and distractions. I wait until after 9 PM to trade when things settle down and the charts are clearer. Less noise helps me make smarter decisions.
2. I Lock In Profits Quickly
I’ve learned not to chase unrealistic gains. If I make $1000 in a session, I immediately withdraw at least $300 to my bank. I trade with the rest. Discipline keeps me profitable—greed doesn’t.
3. I Trust My Indicators, Not My Emotions
Before entering any trade, I check these tools on TradingView:
MACD: I watch for golden or death crosses.
RSI: Tells me if something’s overbought or oversold.
Bollinger Bands: Tight bands mean a setup is coming; breakouts signal trades.
At least two indicators must agree before I take action.
4. I Use Smart Stop-Losses
If I’m actively watching the market, I move my stop-loss up as my position gains. If I’m not watching closely, I always use a fixed 3% stop-loss to protect myself.
5. I Withdraw Every Week
Every Friday, I move 30% of that week’s profit to my bank account. Profits aren’t real until they hit my wallet. The rest stays in the account to grow.
6. I Read Candles Like a Book
For quick scalps, I rely on the 1-hour chart. Two strong bullish candles? I go long.
For bigger setups, I use the 4-hour chart and pay attention to price action near support levels.
7. I Avoid Rookie Mistakes
I keep leverage under 5x—10x only if I’m really confident.
I don’t touch meme coins. No Doge, no SHIB.
I limit myself to three trades per day max.
And I never trade with borrowed money. Ever.