#1 My First Step into Disciplined Crypto Day Trading

I want to become a profitable day trader.

I’ve traded before, so I’m not a complete beginner. But honestly? I’ve never been disciplined. I just trade when I feel like it—sometimes following influencers, sometimes doing the opposite because my gut says so. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Truth is, I have no real idea if I’m doing well overall.

I don’t have solid entry or exit plans. I don’t track my trades properly. And risk management? Yeah… not really there either.

That needs to change.

What Made Me Rethink My Approach?

I started reading “How to Day Trade for a Living” by Andrew Aziz, and it made something click for me:

• I need a proper plan.

• I need a trading strategy I can master.

• I need discipline.

The book shares a case study about a fresh beginner trader who went from losing to profitable in one year by following these rules:

• Risk the same amount of money on every trade.

• Start small until you’re consistent.

• Use hard stops to manage risk.

• Focus on one single strategy and master it.

That last point hit me. I’ve been all over the place, jumping between random ideas. So, I’m picking one strategy to start with: the ABCD pattern.

Why Start This Blog?

This blog is my accountability partner. I want to share my journey—my wins, my losses, and the lessons I learn along the way.

I’m not a trading guru (far from it). I’m just a regular guy trying to figure this out. If you’re also learning or thinking about day trading, maybe my experience can help you too—or at least make you feel less alone in the process.

Why Crypto and Not Stocks?

I’ve been into blockchain for years. I love the tech, and yeah… also the money. I’m curious to see if strategies from stock trading books work in crypto too. There’s only one way to find out: try.

My Starting Plan

• Account Size: I’m starting with $10,000—not small, but also not life-changing money if I mess up.

• Exchange: I’ll trade on Hyperliquid. I like its interface, and it’s been reliable so far. Maybe later I’ll switch to Tealstreet for hotkey support, but let’s keep it simple for now.

• Strategy: I’ll only focus on mastering the ABCD pattern. No jumping around between different setups (I’ve done enough of that already).

Why Not Just Invest Again?

I could just invest long-term again like I did before, but honestly, the market feels different now. There are too many new projects, and liquidity is all over the place. I want something more consistent—something based on skill, not luck. That’s why I’m choosing day trading.

What’s Next?

Next post, I’ll dive into what the ABCD pattern is and show some of my first trades. I’ll share what went right, what went wrong, and what I learned.

Hopefully, there aren’t too many losses early on… but hey, that’s part of the journey.

Thanks for reading—if you’re also starting out, drop a comment. Let’s figure this thing out together.