I've noticed that most beginners make the same mistake — they just buy a coin and wait for it to grow. But this can cause you to be stuck in a trade for weeks or months. That’s why it’s important to understand that profit is not just a desire, but a specific goal you set before each purchase.

Profit is essentially your target percentage of gain, at which you close the position. If you bought a coin, you should calculate in advance at what price you will achieve the desired income. This helps you clearly understand when to exit the trade, earn small but frequent profits, and gradually build your capital.

The calculation is simple. Take the entry price and multiply it by (1 + profit percentage / 100). For example, you bought a coin for 1.000 USDT and want a 0.5% profit. The target price will be 1.005 USDT. That’s the whole calculation.

Another example: entered at 0.328, looking for a 0.6% profit. Multiply 0.328 by 1.006, and you get approximately 0.330. Set a sell order at this price.

Now, what should this profit be? If you want to avoid hanging onto the coin — 0.3–0.6% is enough. If the coin is volatile — you can aim for 0.7–1.0%. Above 1.5% is already a high risk of not reaching it, especially if the market isn’t trending upward.

Why is this important? Because of fees. About 0.1% at entry, another 0.1% at exit. Total 0.2%. If you set a profit less than 0.2%, you won’t even cover the fees. With a 0.5% profit, you’ll get a net profit of about 0.3% after all deductions.

A common mistake is setting the profit too small or not calculating it at all. The first doesn’t cover the fees, the second leaves you without a plan. It’s like going to an unfamiliar city without a navigator.

Practical advice: always calculate your profit before the trade. Don’t guess. Better to make five trades with 0.5% profit each than one with 5% that you won’t reach. Trading is math, not intuition. Profit is not a dream; it’s the result of proper calculation.