I’ve been trading crypto futures for 2 months, limiting myself two a couple of coins I am very familiar with to keep things manageable. I have done a lot of reading and have familiarized myself with the various tools and automation features offered by the platform, which have been very helpful.

I’m still a rookie trader but so far I have been profitable and I enjoy the thrill of winning, but I have done it full-time and I don’t enjoy how the unavoidable randomness of markets necessarily forces my day and life to revolve around trading. My ability to focus on anything suffers if I have any open positions, and I’ve had to park some projects to focus on trading. I literally keep my smartphone in sight while I’m taking a shower, etc. I’m sure it also affects my sleep. Even if I go to bed with no positions open, the fear of missing a good trade also affects my sleep.

I feel the urge to constantly glance at my phone every few seconds, e.g., during meals which of course is very rude and I’m sure others don’t appreciate it because it looks like my phone is more important than anything else. And if I refrain from glancing, my mind is busy thinking about that open position instead of focusing on the moment and the people around me.

I feel burnt out and I’m sure I’m doing it wrong, because living like this is not sustainable. Is there a way to achieve trading-life balance or is this just not for me? I realize 2 months is not a long time, but that has been my experience so far, and if that’s how it is maybe this is not a ladder I want to climb. I would love advice from people who’ve been doing this for years.

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