In the daily rhythm, the certainty of trading is hidden.
After dropping off my child and having breakfast, I sit in front of the computer at 9 o'clock sharp. First, I review the previous day's trading data—volume, average price, profit-loss ratio, jot down a few key changes. Trading cryptocurrencies isn’t about luck; it’s about competing with your own laziness.
For a few key cryptocurrencies, I only focus from 9:30 to 10:50 in the morning. During this hour, I don’t take calls, I don’t check messages, I keep my eyes glued to the charts, adjusting my positions, and trading T+0 to catch that fleeting rhythm.
Afternoon markets are mostly sluggish; I glance at my phone occasionally, and if there’s no opportunity, I set it aside—being in cash waiting for opportunities is ten times better than blind trading.
I aim to finish work before 4 PM, either going for a walk in the park or taking my fishing rod to the riverbank; sometimes I simply turn off the computer and take a nap.
After dinner, while my child does homework, I review my trades and write my trading journal under the desk lamp, answering a couple of questions from the community. If the market really has no direction? Drive to the countryside to fish, keeping the trading app on my phone, and place orders whenever the market moves—making money and living life should go hand in hand.
The root of trading: protect your principal to have opportunities.
Having money in hand keeps you calm—this is the most practical truth in the cryptocurrency space. Never go all in, and never put all your eggs in one basket. Always keep over 30% cash in your account; adjust your positions according to the market: add a bit when it strengthens, reduce when things seem off to stay safe.
An account isn’t for betting on tomorrow; it’s to sustain until tomorrow. As long as you’re still at the table, turning the tide isn’t just talk.
Six pitfalls retail investors must avoid; avoiding them is winning.
1. Take profit and stop loss: it’s not a choice, it’s a must-answer question. If you see it right but don’t lock in profits, it’s all for nothing; if you see it wrong and don’t stop loss, it’s like jumping into a fire pit.
2. Don’t be a gambler who ‘tests the bottom and shorts the top.’ Just take the profits from the middle of the trend; the market never lacks trends, only patience without greed.
3. Volume-less rises are ‘empty promises.’ Rises without trading volume are mostly just the main forces playing around; once the excitement is over, all that’s left are trapped positions.
4. When good news comes, act fast; if you miss it, don’t chase. Opportunities only last a few seconds; if you miss the leaders, finding secondary rallies is better than forcing a position.
5. Rest during consolidation; don’t gamble on volatility with ‘itchy hands.’ The market spends 90% of the time in sideways movement, and the main upward trend is just a small segment; if you miss it, don’t panic; it will come again.
6. A market crash isn’t the end; it’s an opportunity knocking. The real bottom is often hidden in the most panic-stricken moments. When others are cutting losses, you pick up a bit to earn calm money.
MACD divergence strategy: use data instead of feelings.
This method isn’t miraculous, but it’s more reliable than blind guessing—MACD continuous divergence, especially during extreme market movements, provides signals that are more accurate than most indicators.
Adjust a parameter: set MACD to 13 and 34 for clearer signals.
Watch for divergence: price makes new highs/lows, but MACD doesn’t follow—
- Top divergence: price is rising but losing strength, bears are about to act;
- Bottom divergence: price is falling but losing strength; bulls are gathering strength.
Use 13-period ATR for stop loss; when volatility is high, the range can be widened a bit.
Want to improve your win rate? Test on the left side, confirm on the right side, only go heavy when all four signals align, otherwise, it’s better to miss out.
Trading is a side dish in life, not the main course.
I trade full-time but don’t stare at the screen for 12 hours. Compared to momentary emotions, I trust rules and systems more.
The meaning of trading has never been about getting rich; it’s about freedom—being able to go fishing in the afternoon, help my child with homework, and calmly add to my positions during a market crash.
If you’re still struggling in the cryptocurrency space, try this: spend 2 hours daily practicing systems, managing emotions, and controlling positions. Don’t think about getting rich overnight; that’s mostly a precursor to heavy losses. The market has opportunities every day; your account cannot die. As long as you don’t exit the market, outpacing most people is just a matter of time.