In the crypto world, making a full-time income of ten thousand U per day relies not on luck, but on a disciplined approach to trading that is ingrained in your bones. Below are the (day trading killer techniques) summarized from my 5 years of practical experience, each point holds the key to 'stable profits'. Understand and follow them, and you'll discover that making money is truly systematic.
First, volume decoding: Read the underlying positions of bulls and bears from trading volume.
The 'popularity thermometer' in the crypto world is never the candlestick chart, but the trading volume and open interest. These two data points can help you predict turning points in price movements in advance:
Increased volume without price drop = signal to stop the decline: When the price drops suddenly with increased volume but the decline narrows or turns positive, it indicates that bearish pressure is being absorbed by bulls, and a rebound is likely. For example, when ETH dropped to 2800 U with increased volume but did not break previous lows, it’s a buying opportunity.
Increased volume without price rise = top warning: When price surges but stalls at a certain level (for example, BTC surging to 100,000 U but stagnating), it indicates weakness in the bulls, and it's time to take profits.
Uptrends require 'even volume', downtrends look for 'breakout volume':
During an uptrend, the trading volume in the 3-minute candlestick should increase evenly and continuously, indicating a robust trend; once there is 'sudden large volume' or 'sharp decrease', it's a signal that the uptrend is ending.
During a downtrend, if the price breaks below a key support level (like previous lows, trendlines) with increased volume, it indicates that bears are still exerting pressure, so don't easily attempt to catch a falling knife.
Increased positions with stagnant prices = precursor to reversal: When price stalls at high levels while open interest continues to increase, with buy and sell order prices dropping, this is 'increased positions with stagnant prices', indicating that bears are quietly positioning; conversely, if price rises with increased positions without dropping, it indicates a precursor to a rebound.
Second, key price levels: Use Fibonacci retracement to draw the 'life and death line' of the market.
A full-time trader's computer screen is always filled with resistance levels, support levels, and trendlines — these are the 'traffic lights' of day trading:
Fibonacci retracement is the best ruler: Draw Fibonacci lines from recent highs and lows, with the 0.618, 0.5, and 0.382 levels being the most critical. For instance, if ETH rises from 3000 to 3400 and pulls back to 0.618 (3150 U), stabilizing there is an excellent long opportunity.
Breakouts require 'true breakouts': When price approaches key levels, don't rush to act. Look for confirmation of 'holding above 3 candlesticks + increased volume'. For instance, after breaking the 3200 U resistance level, three consecutive bullish 3-minute candlesticks with increased volume indicate a valid breakout.
Trendlines are more reliable than price: In an uptrend, each pullback to the trendline is a buying opportunity; in a downtrend, rebounds to the trendline are selling opportunities. I have captured five waves of movements in SOL's intraday trading using a 45-degree trendline.
Third, trading iron rule: Focus on one asset and master it.
To achieve stable profits in full-time crypto trading, you must learn to 'focus':
Single asset combat: Focus on just one cryptocurrency (like BTC or ETH) in a day, continuously tracking its volatility patterns — when it is likely to be bullish, when it tends to consolidate, and even understanding the main players' 'trick strategies'. I spent three consecutive months trading only ETH, getting to know its daily behavior better than my own schedule, raising my win rate from 50% to 70%.
Avoid 'worthless assets': If a cryptocurrency has a volatility of less than 5% for three consecutive days, or if the trading volume shrinks to one-third of usual levels, it indicates a lack of interest from funds; decisively switch targets.
Fourth, time windows: Observe three cycles to see through the intraday trend.
My trading interface always has three windows open; none can be missing:
1 Minute Chart = Precision for Entry and Exit: Used to accurately grasp entry and exit timing. For example, when you see a MACD golden cross + increased volume, find a low point on the 1-minute chart to enter.
3 Minute Chart = Wave Monitor: After entering, keep an eye on the 3-minute chart's candlestick arrangement. As long as it doesn't drop below 3% of the entry price, and the trend hasn't reversed (for example, no three consecutive large bearish candlesticks), hold firm.
30/60 Minute Chart = Trend Compass: Day traders fear 'going against the trend'. The arrangement of moving averages on the 30-minute chart (for example, the 5-day line above the 10-day line) can help you judge the overall direction and avoid forcing long positions in a downtrend.
Fifth, stop-loss mentality: Acknowledge losses, profits come naturally.
This last point is more important than all techniques — the 'lifesaver' for full-time crypto traders:
A stop-loss means 'turning the page': After being stopped out, that trade is completely over. Never think of 'immediately making it back', otherwise, you'll trade emotionally and end up losing even more. I've seen too many people open over ten trades in one day due to one stop-loss, turning profits into huge losses.
New orders are new opportunities: The target of each order only considers the current market, unaffected by the profit or loss of the previous order. For example, after a stop-loss of 500 U, if the next trade should earn 800 U, then earn 800 U; greed will only disrupt your rhythm.
Making a full-time income of ten thousand U per day in crypto is not about 'predicting the market', but about 'tracking the market': Volume indicates fund movement, price levels indicate entry and exit timing, and discipline tells you when to stop. Remember, day trading is like driving — keep an eye on the dashboard (data), stay in your lane (rules), and don’t run red lights (stop-loss); making money is as simple as breathing. But if you're too lazy to practice basic chart logic, even the best skills won't save you.
