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Hi, I'm Ihor, a 37-year-old from Kyiv, Ukraine. I'm passionate about investments, trading, continuous learning, and achieving success.
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The illusion of deception
The influence of whales on the cryptocurrency market: how to resist them
The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, and one of the key factors causing it is the actions of so-called "whales". In the context of cryptocurrencies, whales are big players who own significant amounts of cryptocurrencies and can influence the market through their actions. Let's take a look at how they affect the market and what retail traders can do to protect themselves.
The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, and one of the key factors causing it is the actions of so-called "whales". In the context of cryptocurrencies, whales are big players who own significant amounts of cryptocurrencies and can influence the market through their actions. Let's take a look at how they affect the market and what retail traders can do to protect themselves.
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But of course it was not without its downfalls. Therefore, I chose a conservative approach
What? I turned $500 to 6000 in a day with SAND. Obviously if my calculations had reversed, I would have had that 500 wiped in seconds. But high risk high reward
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Oh yes, my friend. I congratulate you for achieving such an excellent result. I had more than one occasion when I was at the beginning of an upward trend and the pnl grew by hundreds every 5 minutes
What? I turned $500 to 6000 in a day with SAND. Obviously if my calculations had reversed, I would have had that 500 wiped in seconds. But high risk high reward
How I Turned $500 Into $3500 in 6 Months Trading Futures
Let me share my story of how I managed to grow $500 into $3500 over six months of trading crypto futures using a combination of Smart Money strategies and trend averaging. But let me be honest—this journey wasn’t smooth sailing. It was filled with lessons, mistakes, and moments of doubt.
The Journey
When I started with $500, my goal was simple: learn, grow, and stick to a strategy that works. I focused on studying Smart Money concepts, looking for liquidity zones, false breakouts, and institutional footprints in the market. By combining these with trend averaging, I was able to enter trades in small portions during retracements, minimizing my risk and maximizing profits as the trend played out.
However, it wasn’t always easy. I made mistakes along the way—over-leveraging, misjudging key levels, and letting emotions get the best of me. There were days I felt like giving up, but every loss taught me something valuable.
The Results
Over six months, consistency paid off. By sticking to risk management (never risking more than 5% of my capital on a single trade), I steadily grew my account to $3500. It wasn’t just about making money; it was about learning to read the market, controlling my emotions, and staying disciplined.
Your Turn
Now, I’d love to hear your stories.
What strategies have worked for you?
Do you prefer spot trading or futures trading for long-term success?
What are the key factors you focus on to remain profitable in the long run?
Let’s learn from each other! Drop your thoughts and strategies in the comments—I’m curious to know how others are navigating the markets. After all, trading isn’t a solo journey; we all grow stronger by sharing ideas and experiences.
Let me share my story of how I managed to grow $500 into $3500 over six months of trading crypto futures using a combination of Smart Money strategies and trend averaging. But let me be honest—this journey wasn’t smooth sailing. It was filled with lessons, mistakes, and moments of doubt.
The Journey
When I started with $500, my goal was simple: learn, grow, and stick to a strategy that works. I focused on studying Smart Money concepts, looking for liquidity zones, false breakouts, and institutional footprints in the market. By combining these with trend averaging, I was able to enter trades in small portions during retracements, minimizing my risk and maximizing profits as the trend played out.
However, it wasn’t always easy. I made mistakes along the way—over-leveraging, misjudging key levels, and letting emotions get the best of me. There were days I felt like giving up, but every loss taught me something valuable.
The Results
Over six months, consistency paid off. By sticking to risk management (never risking more than 5% of my capital on a single trade), I steadily grew my account to $3500. It wasn’t just about making money; it was about learning to read the market, controlling my emotions, and staying disciplined.
Your Turn
Now, I’d love to hear your stories.
What strategies have worked for you?
Do you prefer spot trading or futures trading for long-term success?
What are the key factors you focus on to remain profitable in the long run?
Let’s learn from each other! Drop your thoughts and strategies in the comments—I’m curious to know how others are navigating the markets. After all, trading isn’t a solo journey; we all grow stronger by sharing ideas and experiences.