When I treat trading as a job, my income becomes more stable

Discipline is the only boundary between those who remain perpetually in loss and those who earn sustainable profits in the crypto market. In the early days of entering the cryptocurrency market, I was no different from most: – Staying up all night watching charts – Hearing news and rushing to buy – Cutting losses in panic when prices drop – Being greedy and refusing to take profits when prices rise The usual result: account burnout, insomnia, prolonged stress. At that time, I thought: “Making money in crypto is just luck; if you’re quick, you survive; if you’re slow, you die.” Until I changed one mindset: 👉 Treat trading as a serious job, not a gamble. And ironically, since then, money has come in more steadily, my mindset has become lighter, and life has become more balanced. Treat Trading Like a Job: Only Trade When It’s Time Currently, I don’t trade all day. My main trading hours are after 9 PM. Why evening? During the day, news is chaotic, real news – fake news mixed Prices fluctuate unpredictably, with many stop-loss hunts Psychologically, FOMO is easy because the market “moves” After 9 PM: The day’s information has been absorbed by the market Candles are more concise, clearer direction Decisions are more rational 👉 I don’t try to catch every wave, only choose opportunities I understand and can control. Just like going to work, no one works 24/7. Survival Principle: Take Profits and Partially Close The biggest mistake of new traders: greed. Profit 500U → want 5,000U Profit 1,000U → dream of 10,000U Result: before withdrawing profits, the account is already in the red My approach is very simple: 👉 Every time I make a profit, I withdraw a part of the gains immediately. For example: Profit 1,000U → withdraw 300U to wallet, remaining 700U continues trading Thus: Even if subsequent trades go wrong I’ve already taken real money into my pocket 📌 Remember: The balance on the exchange is just a number – withdrawing money is your real money. Don’t Trade on Feelings: 3 Indicators Are Mandatory I never enter a trade just because “I feel the price is about to go up.” Before each trade, I always check 3 basic indicators:

1. MACD – Look for divergence, crossovers – Determine momentum up or down
2. RSI – Check overbought / oversold zones – Avoid buying at the top or selling at the bottom
3. Bollinger Bands – Observe narrowing or expanding – Assess breakout potential 👉 At least 2/3 indicators pointing in the same direction → consider entering. If not, stay out. Trading for me now is like: Opening work emails daily, checking checklists, then starting work. Proactive Stoploss: Lock in Profits, Don’t Let Gains Vanish I have two types of stoploss, depending on the situation. When I Have Time to Watch Charts Price rises → move stoploss up accordingly Example: Buy 1,000 Price rises to 1,100 Stoploss moves up to 1,050 👉 If the trend reverses, I still make a profit. When I Can’t Watch Charts Set a hard stoploss at 3% Prevent sudden whale dumps 📌 Stoploss isn’t weakness – it’s defense. Anyone who’s been in this market long enough understands that. Periodic Withdrawal: Turn Profits into Real Gains Every month, I: Withdraw 30–50% of profits Transfer to bank Not because of lack of capital, but because: Create discipline Avoid illusions of “perpetual gains” Preserve gains against sudden crashes 👉 Many people: Make money during bullish waves But give it all back during a strong correction How I Read K-Line for Effectiveness Scalping / Short-term: → Mainly use 1H timeframe → When seeing 2 consecutive bullish candles → pay attention Sideways / Accumulation: → Switch to 4H timeframe → Enter only when price approaches support 📌 Not all timeframes are suitable for trading the same way. Market changes → perspective must change accordingly. Common Mistakes I See Many People Make ❌ Going all-in + high leverage ❌ Trading coins without understanding the fundamentals ❌ Trading too much within a day ❌ Borrowing money to trade 👉 Max 3 trades per day. Overdoing it → emotions take over → repeated mistakes. Ultimately, the key to winning or losing isn’t technical skills Technical skills can be learned. Strategies can be copied. But discipline is something very few can achieve. I no longer dream of getting rich overnight. I only: Trade according to a plan Trade when it’s time Rest when it’s time Take profits when earned Cut losses when necessary 📌 The longest-surviving trader isn’t the most skilled, but the most disciplined. “In a bull market, even a pig can fly. But when the water recedes, only those with a system remain standing.” Discipline is the only boundary between those who are always losing and those who earn sustainable profits.