The Art Of Crypto argues that timing matters as much as setup. The biggest moves happen when major markets open and smart money enters. Trading the same setup at 3 PM New York versus during London or New York open produces wildly different results.
If you've been consistently taking trades at 3 PM New York time and you're wondering why your results are all over the place, that's your answer right there. Because here's what most people don't realize about trading. There are two axes on your chart. Most people only focus on the y-axis, which is price action, but there is a whole other category called the x-axis, and that is time. So what you need to understand is that the market doesn't move the same way at all hours. In fact, look back at your chart right now. When do most moves happen? Chances are they tend to be around the opening times of the major markets like London, New York, and Asia, because that is when the real volume comes in. That is when the setups are cleanest. That is also when the smart money is actually doing something. Outside of those windows, price is mostly just noise. So if your results have been inconsistent, before you change your strategy, check what time you're actually trading first. That's why I say
