There was a time I spent 5–6 hours a day chart-watching. Constantly checking Twitter, chasing “alpha,” jumping into trades just because they looked good.
The result?
Burnout. Overtrading. And a consistently red portfolio.
Then I cut everything down to a 15-minute daily routine — and ironically, that’s when my trading became consistently profitable.
Here’s the exact system I still use today:
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✅ Step 1: Scan the Market News (2 mins)
First thing I do every day: check for market-moving headlines.
This isn’t about deep research — just knowing whether something big dropped overnight.
Think: SEC rulings, ETF news, macro reports, or major token unlocks.
Pro tip: I use Binance’s news feed + Crypto Twitter lists to save time. No rabbit holes.
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✅ Step 2: Review My Watchlist (5 mins)
Forget scanning 100 coins. I keep a tight list of high-probability projects based on volume spikes, recent breakouts, or narratives (e.g. AI, RWA, restaking).
I don’t chase — I prepare.
My watchlist includes:
• Strong trending coins
• High relative strength on red days
• Volatile pairs for scalping setups
Each one has a purpose. I only look for trades here — nowhere else.
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✅ Step 3: Mark Key Levels (5 mins)
I use simple technical tools: horizontal support/resistance, EMAs, and trendlines. That’s it.
My goal isn’t to predict. It’s to react. I want zones where:
• Price might bounce (support)
• Price might reject (resistance)
• Volume might spike (breakout zones)
No fancy indicators. Just clean levels.
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✅ Step 4: Journal My Mindset (3 mins)
This is the secret sauce most traders skip.
Every morning, I write one line in my log:
• “Feeling tired after late night, avoid scalping.”
• “FOMO kicking in after missing yesterday’s pump — trade small today.”
• “Calm. Focused. Looking for a clear retest.”
This awareness has saved me from overtrading and helped me skip 80% of my bad trades.
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🔄 The Result?
This routine takes 15 minutes. That’s it.
But it:
• Grounds my decisions in a system
• Keeps my emotions in check
• Makes me wait for real setups
If your trading feels chaotic or emotional, try this.
Sometimes doing less is exactly what unlocks more.
