Many new brothers entering the crypto market often set themselves a target like: "Just earning 2–5% a day is enough." It sounds reasonable, disciplined, even similar to setting KPIs at work. But in reality, this is one of the most serious mistakes I have ever witnessed – and I have made it myself.
The crypto market does not operate on a daily basis. Prices do not move steadily like a monthly salary. Some days are sideways with no waves, some days FOMO can soar 20–30% in just a few hours, and there can also be quiet weeks followed by three days of intense explosions. If you set a goal to earn 2% every day, then on days when the market has no opportunities, you might still force a trade to meet your KPI → easy to FOMO, easy to misstep. When facing a losing trade, you might hold on or revenge trade to "recover" → losses piling up. When encountering a big winning trade, you might exit early because you’ve "met the target" → missing out on a rare opportunity.
In the end, you no longer control the market but let the market pull you along. Trading based on daily KPIs is no different from putting pressure on yourself and losing control. You start to analyze less and just look for reasons to enter a trade. You don’t wait for beautiful signals but enter early – exit early, even holding onto losing trades just because you haven’t reached your target. You no longer trade like a professional but act as if you are racing against the clock and emotions.
I have witnessed many brothers consistently profiting for a month, only to struggle to meet KPIs for a few days and then blow their accounts within a week. That is a painful but true lesson, and I share it so that brothers can avoid similar situations.
So what is the correct mindset? Set expectations on a weekly basis or according to market cycles – not daily. When the market is sideways, stay out; when there is a strong trend, trade bigger. Focus on the quality of trades as your target, not the amount earned each day. A beautiful trade, in line with the system, even if it breaks even, is much better than many lucky wins. The most important thing is: focus on risk management and maintaining discipline, not just obsessing over earning X% every day. Protecting your account is the foundation for going far.
Trading is a profession, not a fixed salary job. Do not force yourself to "earn consistently every day" from a market that is inherently constantly changing and volatile. Instead of asking, "How much did I earn today?", ask yourself: Did I adhere to my system today? Did I maintain a stable mindset? Did I learn anything new from the market today?
When you stop chasing small daily targets, you begin to get closer to the level of sustainable and truly profitable traders. Don’t let a short-term goal derail your long-term journey. Trading is a game of patience, not speed.
Brothers who feel pressured by the need to "earn consistently every day", take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on your trading mindset. I share this not from books, but from my own mistakes and self-recovery. If you find this true, please spread the word so that other brothers do not fall into the same trap.
Wishing my brothers sustainable success along with the fluctuating market. For those who have not joined the group, please message in the comments below.