Conservative Trader: Slow but Steady! 🐢📈

They say, “Slow and steady wins the race,” and that’s exactly me! It turns out being a conservative trader is not boring, but even profitable. Who would have thought that a calm push of buttons and complete disregard for the 'all or nothing' meme would lead to such results:

How did I achieve this?
1. No rush - the main rule. I’d rather miss three “rockets” than enter a losing pump.
2. Less emotion - more numbers. Along with coffee in the morning - statistics and charts.
3. Wait for it to rise - and exit at the peak… well almost. One time I exited a week after the “peak” and I consider it a personal victory.

Why is it fun?
• I look more like a retiree with a calculator than a trader. But the money is growing, and my nerves are intact. And work feels like a hobby!)
• Scalper traders look at me like I’m the turtle from the cartoon - but the turtle, as we know, wins!

And yes, with such results, I can probably soon write a book “Life by the Chart.” But for now - follow my writings!)

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Deposit Management
Part 7: How to Stay Calm During Trading

Emotions are the main enemy of any trader. Panic, greed, or excessive confidence can easily lead to losses. The ability to remain calm is a skill that helps make reasoned decisions.

Why is this important?

In the market, overly emotional decisions can lead to unreasonable actions, such as exiting a trade prematurely or increasing risks. Controlling emotions helps maintain discipline and follow the chosen strategy.

Life Hacks for Emotional Control

1. Set loss limits: Decide in advance how much you are willing to lose in a day or week, and stop when you reach those limits.
2. Use a trading plan: Following a clear plan reduces the need to make decisions on the fly.
3. Take breaks: After a series of trades, pause to restore clarity of thought.
4. Record your actions: Keeping a trading journal helps analyze mistakes and avoid repeating them.
5. Practice meditation or breathing exercises before trading. This will help reduce stress levels and increase focus.

Deposit Management
Part 6: Mistakes That Lead to Losses

Every trader makes mistakes, but it is important to recognize and correct them in a timely manner. Most losses occur due to the same avoidable reasons.

Top 3 Trader Mistakes

1. Lack of Stop-Loss:
Hoping that the market will turn around often leads to a total loss of the deposit.
2. Excessive Use of Leverage:
High leverage increases both profit and risk.
3. Emotional Trading:
Greed and fear cause traders to make impulsive decisions, violating strategy rules.

How to Avoid These Mistakes?

1. Use Stop-Loss: Set it immediately when entering a trade.
2. Choose Moderate Leverage: Do not use more than 3x or 5x, especially if you lack significant experience.
3. Follow the Strategy: Develop a trading plan and strictly adhere to it, regardless of emotions.

Tip for Experienced Traders

Keep a trade journal. Record each trade, noting the reason for entry, set limits, and results. Analyzing mistakes will help you avoid them in the future.

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Deposit Management
Part 5: Loss and Profit Limits — Protecting Your Deposit

No strategy will guarantee success 100% of the time. To protect your deposit from significant losses, it is important to set limits on losses and profits.

What are limits?

Limits are levels at which a trade is automatically closed:

• Stop Loss: Limits losses.

• Take Profit: Locks in profits.

How to properly set limits?

1. Stop Loss:

Calculate the level at which the loss will be 2%. For example, if you buy an asset for $50, your stop loss should be set at $40 (for 2 assets).

2. Take Profit:

Set a risk-to-reward ratio, for example, 1:2.

Advantages of limits

1. Emotion Control: Decisions are made in advance, not in a stressful situation.

2. Deposit Protection: Limits minimize losses and lock in profits.

3. Automation: The exchange automatically closes trades when your levels are reached.

Tip for [Binance](https://www.binance.info/activity/referral-entry/CPA?ref=CPA_00GBXCXTIR) traders

Try dynamic stop losses (trailing stop) to lock in profits as the price moves in your favor.

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Deposit management
Part 4: Dollar Cost Averaging — a strategy for calm trading

In the crypto market, it is difficult to predict the perfect moment to enter. Even experienced traders do not always guess when the price will hit the bottom or peak. This is where the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy helps.

What is DCA?

DCA is a method where you invest a fixed amount in an asset at regular intervals, regardless of the current price.

Example:
You want to invest $500 in $BTC . Instead of one purchase, you divide the amount into 5 parts of $100 and buy each week. If the price drops, you acquire more coins. If it rises, your portfolio is already in profit.

Why does it work?

1. Risk reduction: You are not dependent on a single entry point.
2. Emotional comfort: There is no need to watch the market 24/7.
3. Simplicity: The strategy is easy to automate.

A life hack for applying DCA

Set a timeframe: Decide how long you will invest — 6 months, a year, or longer.

In the next part, I will describe how to set limits on losses and profits for even greater security.

Part 3: Three Questions Before Each Trade

Every successful trade begins not with luck, but with a proper plan. Before opening a trade, ask yourself three key questions:
1. What is my acceptable risk? Determine what portion of your deposit you are willing to lose in case of failure.
2. Where is my profit target? Set clear goals to take profit on time.
3. Where will I exit if the price goes against me? Predefine your stop-loss level to minimize losses.

These questions will help you act thoughtfully rather than impulsively, maintaining control over each trade.

Life Hacks for Smart Planning

1. Follow the 2% rule: Risk on a single trade should not exceed 2% of your deposit. This will protect your capital from serious drawdowns even during a series of losing trades.
2. Set take-profits: In addition to stop-losses, take profit at predetermined levels.
Example:
Your deposit is $1000. You want to open a trade of $100. First, set the stop-loss so that the loss does not exceed $20 (2%). For instance, if the asset is priced at $50, set the stop-loss at $48.

In Part 4, I will describe how to apply the averaging strategy.

Deposit Management
Part 2: How to Split Your Deposit and Avoid Losing Everything in One Day

One of the most common mistakes traders make is putting all their capital into one trade. This is a risky strategy that often leads to a complete depletion of the deposit. To avoid this, it is important to allocate capital wisely:
• 60% for active trading: Use for short-term trades on spot or futures.
• 30% in stablecoins ($FDUSD, $USDT): This is a reserve in case of a market downturn.
• 10% for experiments: Invest in high-risk projects like Launchpad or altcoins.

Example of allocation:
If your deposit is $1000:
• $600 for trading.
• $300 for reserves in stablecoins.
• $100 for experiments with promising projects.

Why does this work?
1. Risk under control: You limit losses on a single trade.
2. Reserve for downturns: You can buy more at a favorable price.
3. Risk limitation: Even if the experiment fails, you lose a maximum of 10%.

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Deposit Management
Part 1: Why Deposit Management is the Key to a Trader's Success

Your deposit is your primary tool in the market. Imagine it as fuel in your car: if used inefficiently, you won't reach your destination.

Why is deposit management important?
• It protects your capital from losses.
• It teaches you to trade with discipline rather than emotions.
• It allows you to stay in the game even during a streak of losses.

Consider this: 85% of novice traders lose their deposit in the first months precisely due to the lack of a plan. In the next part, you will learn how to properly allocate capital to avoid this mistake.
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