What happens when a tech-savvy builder stumbles into crypto trading?
We dive into the journey of Deividas, an entrepreneur and software engineer whose curiosity pulled him into the charts. With no plans to become a trader, he went through the market noise, risky influencers, and emotional highs, only to discover the power of a structured approach through Chart Champions.
Deividas’ story is a reminder that success in trading is about learning, adapting, and building your own plan.
Facing the Bull Market Hype
Trading was not part of his original plan, but quickly became part of his identity. It all started during the market reaction to the COVID crisis. The rapid recovery after those times caught Deividas’s attention.
“It wasn’t until after the COVID dump that I started digging deeper into crypto. Everything had recovered so fast, I had to understand why.”
What began as a casual investigation quickly became a passion for trading.
He entered the crypto markets during a noisy bull market, when influencers dominated YouTube feeds and every altcoin seemed destined for the moon. Thankfully, he didn’t fall into the leverage trap but spread himself too thin. At one point, he held over 50 altcoins, thinking everything would move together. Reality hit fast.
He also skipped a key step: proper trading education. Despite the missteps, Deividas remained cautious and avoided significant losses by managing his risk.
Many beginners fall into the same traps, skipping demo practice or trading with high leverage in a market they barely understand. That’s the long and painful way to learn, especially when the bull run ends.
The Value of Trading Education
After trying—and losing—momentum indicators, following crypto influencers, and succumbing to impulsive bull market moves, Deividas realised that trading required more than luck.
“The first week, I turned 2K into 10K. The next week, I gave it all back. That was my quick ‘baptism’ into crypto.”
It was a wake-up call. Things began to click when he came across one of Daniel’s classic market updates on YouTube.
“He looked, spoke, and felt different. Instead of shilling, he explained things. That’s what attracted me to Chart Champions.”
He immediately recognised that Chart Champions offered something the rest of the space lacked: structured technical analysis, probability, and proper education.
Progress wasn’t instant, but it was steady. Over the years, Deividas developed a deeper understanding of market cycles, technical levels, and psychology. One of his defining moments came when he joined Daniel on the 69K short.
“Last cycle, I didn’t catch the exact top, but I did catch the 69K short with Daniel and closed it well. That validated my progress.”
With a background in poker and strategy games, Deividas began to see trading as a skill that builds discipline, planning, and emotional control.
The most powerful realisations came from learning how dangerous it is to become emotionally attached to a bias:
“The other best learning for me was that you shouldn’t ever try forcing your opinion on the market and instead just trade the charts and probabilities. The correct ideas or bias from one time frame can absolutely destroy you on a different one, if you let your ego or emotion steer.”
This shift in mindset helped Deividas move away from emotional trading and toward reading the market for what it is—not what he wants it to be.
Today, Deividas doesn’t aim to scalp 8 hours a day. He’s not after quick wins. He’s focused on developing a trading style that fits his lifestyle and strengths—balancing technical analysis, macro insights, and long-term vision.
“I want to trade regularly, a few days a week. I’m also fascinated by macro and asset relationships. Charts contain so much truth. I don’t think I can walk away from that.”
Advice for New Traders
When asked what advice he’d give to others just starting out, Deividas didn’t hesitate:
“Start with the fundamentals. Do the modules. Manage your risk. Don’t trade someone else’s plan. If you can, trade on demo. Journal 100 trades. Build a strong foundation.”
He emphasises the importance of journaling, sticking to the basics and fundamentals, and recognising that different key levels and opinions from coaches can all be valid, depending on the timeframe.
“Some of the most rewarding trades were based on my own ideas. Seeing confluence across charts no one else looks at—and having it play out—that’s where the excitement comes from.”
Key Takeaways
- Trading success takes time and self-awareness. There’s no shortcut.
- Don’t trade based on hype; stick to logic, structure, and probabilities.
- Always develop and follow your own trading plan.
- Learn from your mistakes and stay curious.
- Trading teaches emotional and mental discipline.
We are proud to share Deividas’ story. It’s honest and filled with hard-earned wisdom. His journey proves that anyone can transform their trading approach with the right tools and guidance.
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