Crypto Swing Trading is a strategy focused on capturing price “swings” over several days or weeks. It sits between high-speed day trading and long-term “HODLing,” making it a popular choice for those who want to profit from volatility without being glued to a screen 24/7.

I. Swing Trading vs. Day Trading

II. Top 5 Swing Trading Strategies

1. Moving Average Crossovers: Using the “Golden Cross” (50-day MA crossing above the 200-day MA) to identify new long-term uptrends.  

2. Support and Resistance Rebounds: Buying near established “floors” (support) and selling near “ceilings” (resistance).  

3. Fibonacci Retracements: Using math-based levels (like 61.8%) to predict where a price might “bounce” after a temporary pullback.  

4. Bollinger Band Squeezes: Identifying periods of low volatility (bands tightening) to predict an upcoming explosive move.  

5. RSI Divergence: Spotting when price makes a new high but the Relative Strength Index doesn’t, signaling the trend is losing steam.

III. The “Golden Rules” of the Swing

• Don’t Marry Your Bags: If a trade goes into the red and closes weak, exit. Never let a “swing trade” accidentally turn into a “long-term hold” because you’re afraid to take a loss.

• Let Winners Run: If the momentum is strong, consider holding overnight to catch the next day’s “gap up.”  

• Tight Stops are King: Use stop-loss orders just below key support levels to protect your capital.  

• Use Market Orders for Speed: In volatile crypto markets, trying to save $1 on a limit order can cost you the entire $100 move.

IV. How to Choose Your Coins

• Volatility: Look for assets that move at least 5-10% in a week.

• Liquidity: Stick to “Top 50” coins by market cap to ensure you can exit your trade without the price crashing.

• Sentiment: Check news (X/Twitter, crypto blogs) for upcoming upgrades or partnerships that could act as a catalyst.