Can you believe it? Treating crypto trading like a '9 to 5 job', I went from sleepless nights losing money to crying to becoming a 'guaranteed worker' with an annualized return of over 40%!
In the past, I was a standard 'retail investor' in the crypto world: still staring at the K-line at 2 AM, chasing red bars and cutting losses on green bars, completely making trades based on impulse. What was the result? I didn't make any money, turned into a 'night owl', my account balance jumped like bungee jumping, and I spent the whole night counting sheep on the ceiling, losing hair to 'Mediterranean baldness'.
Until one day, I suddenly realized: why can't this mess be managed like 'going to work'? Set rules, control time, follow procedures, and surprisingly, things started to go smoothly. Now my monthly earnings are better than my previous fixed salary, and the key is — I can sleep well!
Here are a few 'survival rules for workers trading crypto' that beginners can follow to at least minimize losses for half a year:
One, only work during 'office hours'.
During the day, the news is like a 'market', with Zhang San shouting to buy and Li Si shouting to sell, the truth and lies can be dizzying. Now I steadfastly open my computer from 8 to 10 PM, when the news settles and K-lines are clear, making trades feels like 'following road signs', and I feel secure.
Two, the money earned is first 'paid as salary'.
Made 800U today? Don't think about 'adding positions to recover', first transfer 300U to your bank card — this is 'salary money', for groceries and mortgage payments, it needs to be securely in your pocket, even if the account numbers fluctuate, you should first secure the profits!
Three, stop losses like 'tying a safety rope'.
'Live rope': when you have time to watch the market, move the stop loss 'up with the price', raise it if it goes up a bit, if it drops a lot just 'hold on tight', ensuring the money you've made won't run away;
'Dead rope': if you don't have time to watch the market, set a 3% stop loss line, no matter if it crashes or spikes, at least you won't go bankrupt, sleep soundly!
Four, look at the K-line as if 'changing glasses'.
For short-term trading, use '1-hour glasses': if there are two consecutive bullish candles, then consider getting in;
When the market is sideways, use '4-hour glasses': focus on the support line, and only act when you're close enough, steady!
Five, if you hit the red line, directly 'clock out and leave'.
Leverage over 10 times? = Walking a tightrope blindfolded, you will definitely fall;
Dealing with altcoins and pump-and-dump coins? = Playing with dynamite, guaranteed to blow up;
Making trades more than 3 times a day? = Making impulsive trades when your brain is hot, guaranteed to lose money;
Borrowing money to trade crypto? = Putting yourself on the grill, guaranteed to go to zero!
Let me be honest: the more you treat crypto trading like a 'gamble', the more you will lose. Follow the 'office rules', shut down at the designated time to eat, and definitely do not watch the market while sleeping. Once your mindset stabilizes, the money will chase after you!
Remember: trading crypto is to improve life, not to let life be ruined by trading crypto. Treat it as a 'worker's task', clock out at the right time, pay yourself on schedule, only then can you survive in the long run and gradually become wealthy!
If someone is confused by market fluctuations and doesn't know how to deal with being stuck, or feels misled during operations, feel free to reach out!
