Trading Journal of a Rookie Trader

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k1ng2018Member
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#1Aug 2, 2024, 06:49 PM
Thought I'd share my trades publicly to get some feedback and keep a record of what I’m doing. If it annoys anyone, just let me know and I’ll bail on it.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#2Aug 2, 2024, 10:43 PM
That’s cool. Just don’t post it after making the trade. Share it before, and then folks can follow your moves. Speculation isn’t bad, just keep updating your entries.
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k1ng2018Member
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#3Aug 3, 2024, 03:04 AM
I just bumped my position up. 300 bucks, entry price 94200, liquidation at 73900, leveraging x4.5.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#4Aug 3, 2024, 06:25 AM
Honestly, I doubt it'll bug anyone. Just hope you’re not trying to sell us some magical system later. And yeah, this thread might not be the best place for it. Been reported to move it to a better section.
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ape2013Senior Member
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#5Aug 5, 2024, 12:09 PM
Have you checked on your XRP position? Not sure if going long right now is smart since both XRP and Bitcoin look pretty uncertain.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#6Aug 7, 2024, 02:07 PM
Your use’s low, but wild swings can still wreck you. Better to go for spot trading instead of risking it all on leveraged longs.
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k1ng2018Member
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#7Aug 7, 2024, 07:20 PM
Not a bad idea to track your trades here. Just make sure to do it live. Maybe even share some charts or links to provide more insights.
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fullnodeSenior Member
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#8Aug 7, 2024, 11:07 PM
I’m keeping it anonymous here, but I check price movements closely. Right now, things look bullish for me. Thanks for the tips!
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guru07Member
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#9Aug 8, 2024, 01:53 AM
Definitely keep us updated on your trading diary. Posting your TA and how you decide on longs/shorts, TP, SL would be awesome for newbies.
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wildaltNewbie
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#10Aug 8, 2024, 05:02 AM
As long as you just share your journey, fine. But if it keeps updating, it might look like you’re selling signals, which can be risky for new traders.
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0xVectorFull Member
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#11Aug 8, 2024, 11:10 AM
Encouraging you to keep sharing your trades here, for sure. As long as we see updates and no selling strategies, it’s all good.
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#12Aug 8, 2024, 01:39 PM
Yeah, keeps it interesting to see the trades. Definitely some chances to speculate.
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benblockSenior Member
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#13Aug 10, 2024, 06:38 PM
Why call yourself a "lame trader"? Seems like you’re doing pretty well with over 11% gains.
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k1ng2018Member
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#14Aug 10, 2024, 11:17 PM
True, might not bother you, but others could get annoyed. But hey, they can always skip it. Just keep updating your story; mistakes happen too!
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#15Aug 11, 2024, 02:45 AM
I’m still a rookie, so yeah, I just closed my long and made +50% at 105000. Pretty good score!
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k1ng2018Member
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#16Aug 11, 2024, 06:29 AM
Lucky you for a newbie! Honestly, leveraged trading isn’t the best approach. Better to stick to high-volatility altcoins on spot.
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#17Aug 11, 2024, 10:26 AM
Opened a long with x5 use. Entry at 102000 for 100 bucks.
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k1ng2018Member
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#18Aug 11, 2024, 04:41 PM
I respect your public trading challenge! Maybe share a pretend HODL for comparison? Let’s see how that goes in six months.
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#19Aug 11, 2024, 05:33 PM
Took the dip at 99k. Opened a 200 buck position with x5 at 99k; feeling really good about it.
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#20Aug 11, 2024, 07:02 PM
Spot trading vs margin trading is key. Spot doesn’t let you short, so it’s tough in a downtrend.
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