In crypto, bull markets make you money.
Bear markets make you a trader.
The truth is: surviving bear markets separates pros from amateurs. Most traders blow up because they fail to adapt when volatility spikes and liquidity dries up.
Here’s my exact daily trading routine that has helped me stay alive (and even thrive) during brutal bear markets:
1️⃣ Start With Market Context (Macro Before Micro)
Every day begins with macro review — not charts.
U.S. dollar strength (DXY index)
Global equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq)
Fed policy updates
Global liquidity trends
Bond yields
Crypto market cap & BTC dominance
💬 Arthur Hayes:
"Macro rules everything in crypto. Liquidity drives price."
Why it matters:
In bear markets, crypto is highly correlated with global risk sentiment.
2️⃣ Pre-Market Check: News Scan
Before opening any charts:
Binance News Feed
Cointelegraph headlines
Twitter crypto influencers (filtered)
Whale Alert for large transfers
Regulatory updates
⚠ Unexpected news events move prices faster than technicals.
3️⃣ On-Chain Activity Review
Using Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Lookonchain:
Metric Importance
Exchange inflows/outflows Whale moves
Stablecoin supply Liquidity health
Funding rates Futures positioning
Dormant BTC movement Sentiment signal
4️⃣ Technical Setup Scanning
Time to open the charts — but always after fundamentals.
Key levels (support/resistance)
RSI & MACD divergence
Volume profile
Liquidation heatmaps
Order book imbalance (optional)
✅ Focus on trend strength — not predictions.
5️⃣ Watchlist Preparation
I create a fresh watchlist daily:
Type Example Pairs
Speculative Meme coins, AI tokens
Each pair gets:
Entry/exit zones
Max position size
Stop-loss levels
6️⃣ Controlled Trading Hours
Bear markets reward patience:
Trade only 2–4 hours/day.
No 24/7 screen watching.
Focus on high-conviction setups only.
❌ Avoid overtrading. The market will still be there tomorrow.
7️⃣ Risk Management Rules (Non-Negotiable)
Rule Limit
Max account risk/day 1%
Max leverage 3x
Stop-loss placement Pre-planned before entry
Daily loss limit Shut down after 2 consecutive losses
8️⃣ Trade Journal Logging
After every trade:
Entry/exit screenshot
Rationale for trade
Emotional state notes
Lessons learned
Why?
Because bear markets test psychology harder than strategy.
9️⃣ Post-Market Review
At day’s end:
Review all trades
Adjust watchlist for tomorrow
Document mistakes + improvements
Check overnight macro news before sleeping
10️⃣ Mental Reset & Discipline
30-minute workout daily.
No revenge trading allowed.
Maintain sleep, diet & emotional control.
💬 Mark Douglas (Trading Psychology Expert):
“The market is never wrong — your reaction to it is.”
Why This Routine Works In Bear Markets
Problem Solution
Extreme volatility Tight risk management
Fakeouts Only trade high-conviction setups
Emotional rollercoaster Strict discipline & routine
Liquidity traps Wait for clear confirmations
Key Takeaway
Bear markets aren’t for making millions — they’re for surviving.
Stay disciplined, and when the next bull returns (like 2025 is doing now), you’ll still have capital to deploy while others are wrecked.
"Survive first. Thrive later."
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