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 charts day and night, chasing green candles, panic-selling red ones, and losing sleep over every little move. It was exhausting. Everything changed when I built a simple, disciplined system—and stuck to it.

Here’s the approach that turned my chaos into consistent results:

1. Trade After 9 PM

Daytime hours are full of noise—news events, fakeouts, and unpredictable volatility. I wait until after 9 PM to trade when the market settles and price action becomes more reliable. Fewer distractions lead to clearer decisions.

2. Lock In Profits Early

Forget trying to 5x every position. If I make $1,000 in a session, I instantly withdraw at least $300 to my bank account. The rest can stay in play. Greed ruins gains—discipline locks them in.

3. Use Indicators, Not Emotions

I rely on TradingView and check a few key indicators before entering any trade:

MACD: Look for golden or death crosses.

RSI: Watch for overbought/oversold signals.

Bollinger Bands: Tight bands mean a move is coming; breakouts are your trigger.

I only trade when at least two of these line up.

4. Use Smart Stop-Losses

If I’m actively watching a trade, I move my stop-loss up as the price climbs. If I can’t monitor it, I use a strict 3% stop-loss to protect against big surprises.

5. Withdraw Every Friday

At the end of the week, I withdraw 30% of that week’s profit. It’s not real until it’s in your bank. Let the rest ride and grow.

6. Know Your Candles