Before you read: Prices, levels, percentages, calendar rows, and news-style details below are illustrative examples for learning how traders write weekly notes. They are not verified snapshots of live markets. Confirm figures on your charts and official sources (Federal Reserve, BLS, ECB, national statistics offices, exchange economic calendars) before acting.
Bitcoin — Range Rules Beat Narratives
Illustrative range example for learning (not live quotes):
- BTC: example band $84,000 – $92,000 with invalidation only on a closing break outside (verify on exchange)
Journal why you traded the middle of the range vs the edge—midrange scalps often carry worse expectancy in retail logs.
Funding — Log It as Mood, Not Oracle
When perp funding is positive for many days, some desks treat it as crowded long risk—others ignore it. Pick one rule for your journal (e.g. “no adds while funding > X”) and measure it for a month.
Altcoins — Liquidity and Stops
Thin books widen wicks; your journal should record slippage and depth on entries after large movers. If you repeatedly stop on wicks, the fix is often size or venue, not a new indicator.
ETH/BTC — One Ratio Row per Week
Log ETH/BTC weekly close vs your bias—ratio trends help you see whether you are fighting BTC season with alt breakout ideas.
Illustrative Levels (Confirm Live)
- BTC support / resistance: verify on your chart from the band above
- ETH example pivot zone: $1,720 – $1,980 (illustrative only)
Disclaimer: Crypto assets are highly volatile. This is educational content, not financial advice.