You’ve completed 60 articles on crypto trading — from candlestick basics to Elliott Waves, from position sizing to liquidity zones. Before you trade with real money, take this self-assessment. If you can answer “yes” to every question below, you’re ready. If not, review the relevant articles first.
Technical Analysis
- ☐ Can I read a candlestick chart and identify key patterns?
- ☐ Can I draw support and resistance levels accurately?
- ☐ Can I identify trend direction using moving averages?
- ☐ Can I use RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands correctly?
- ☐ Can I draw Fibonacci retracement and extension levels?
- ☐ Can I identify at least 5 chart patterns and know how to trade them?
- ☐ Can I read volume to confirm or question a move?
- ☐ Can I identify divergence on RSI or MACD?
- ☐ Can I analyze multiple timeframes for alignment?
Risk Management
- ☐ Do I calculate position size based on risk percentage?
- ☐ Do I set stop-losses BEFORE every entry?
- ☐ Is my minimum R:R ratio 2:1 or higher?
- ☐ Do I risk only 1-2% per trade?
- ☐ Do I have daily and weekly loss limits?
- ☐ Do I know when to stop trading after losses?
Strategy
- ☐ Do I have a written trading plan with specific rules?
- ☐ Have I backtested my strategy on at least 50 historical trades?
- ☐ Have I paper traded for at least 2-4 weeks?
- ☐ Can I identify which market condition suits my strategy?
- ☐ Do I know the difference between trend, range, and breakout trading?
Psychology
- ☐ Can I take a loss without emotional distress?
- ☐ Can I avoid FOMO when I see a pump?
- ☐ Can I follow my rules even when it’s uncomfortable?
- ☐ Do I keep a trading journal?
- ☐ Do I review my trades weekly?
- ☐ Can I walk away after consecutive losses?
Crypto-Specific
- ☐ Do I understand BTC dominance and alt season cycles?
- ☐ Do I check funding rates for sentiment?
- ☐ Do I understand correlation between crypto assets?
- ☐ Am I aware of macro factors (Fed, DXY) that affect crypto?
Scoring
- 25+ yes: You’re ready. Start with small positions on Mal.io.
- 18-24 yes: Almost there. Review weak areas. Paper trade more.
- Under 18: Not ready yet. Go back and study. No shame — preparation prevents losses.
Remember
Trading is a skill that takes months to years to develop. Being “ready” doesn’t mean you’ll be immediately profitable. It means you have the knowledge and discipline to survive the learning curve without blowing up your account. The real learning starts when you trade with real money — but only if you’re prepared.
Your journey continues on Mal.io. Good luck, trade safely, and never stop learning.
منصة مال — بوابتك المالية في العملات المشفرة و الويب ٣
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