The Path to Success in Cryptocurrency Trading: How to Become a Professional Trader

If you want to turn your trading skills into a source of income, a career as a professional cryptocurrency trader could be your goal. In the modern crypto economy, there are platforms that allow experienced traders not only to trade but also to earn from their strategies by sharing them with other market participants. Let’s understand what requirements you need to meet to achieve this status and start earning from your expertise.

First Steps: Preparing for a Cryptocurrency Trader Career

Before applying for professional status, it’s important to understand that you must meet certain preliminary conditions. First, ensure that you are not an active subscriber to other traders. If you have previously copied someone’s strategies, you need to cancel all subscriptions and close all active positions opened through copying.

The second important condition is that you will need a special sub-account for professional trading. This is a separate trading account that can be created through your main account. Such a sub-account allows you to clearly separate your professional activity from personal trading. If you don’t have one yet, you can create it or use an existing account.

It’s also important to note that this format supports two capital management modes: isolated margin and cross margin. Both options are permissible for trading. However, you should know that you will only be able to trade perpetual contracts denominated in USDT. Trading other instruments—spot, futures of other types—is not supported in this format.

Before submitting your application, be sure to review the trading strategies usage agreement and the joint work agreement. This is crucial for understanding all the rules and obligations. If you meet all these conditions, you can proceed to the next step.

Registration Process and Initial Actions

Start by logging into your main account or switch to the already prepared sub-account. In the navigation menu, find the “Tools” section and open the “Copy Trading” subsection. This will take you to a page where you can explore other successful traders.

On the same page, find the “Become a Trader” button—it will open the application form. Note that even if you click this button from your main account, the system will automatically create or use an existing standard sub-account for your professional activity.

The first step in filling out the form is to read and accept the agreement. Carefully review all the terms and make sure you fully understand them before clicking the consent button. Then, you will need to provide the following information: upload a profile photo, specify a nickname visible to other traders, and provide your Telegram contact for communication.

After submitting your application, the system will confirm successful submission, and you will gain access to the “Trader Center,” where the next stages of your journey to becoming a professional cryptocurrency trader will begin.

Helpful tips: Your profile picture will automatically display a country flag based on your Telegram account data—this icon will be publicly visible and cannot be changed after submitting the application. Before starting trading, be sure to transfer funds from your main account to your new sub-account (you need to have at least working capital). Also, remember that you can quickly switch between your accounts by hovering over the profile icon.

Completing Mandatory Missions and Gaining Status

After successfully submitting your application, you will enter an important stage—completing mandatory missions. This is necessary for your profile to appear on the recommended traders page. In the “Mission Center,” you will need to complete three main tasks.

The first mission is to study and understand all the rules. You need to carefully read the trading strategies usage agreement to fully comprehend your rights and responsibilities.

The second mission is financial preparation. You must transfer at least 100 USDT from any of your accounts to the professional crypto trader sub-account. This capital will work for you and demonstrate your seriousness to potential followers.

The third mission is to make your first trade. Open your first position through the professional trader’s sub-account. It can be a small test order, but it must be executed with real capital.

After completing all three mandatory missions, it will take 2-3 working days for your information to appear on the recommendations page. This time is needed for profile verification and processing.

In addition to the mandatory tasks, there are extra missions that, when completed, will earn you exclusive badges and special rewards:

• Earn more than 50 USDT profit for your future followers and gain recognition as a successful trader
• Describe your trading strategy in detail to attract traders who share your approach
• Expand your presence by sharing information about your accounts on social media

Remember, missions are regularly updated, and sometimes limited-time tasks are published in random order.

Rating System and Professional Level Advancement

Once you complete all mandatory missions and pass verification, you will be assigned an initial classification. The system includes four levels of professional development: Cadet, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level has its privileges, requirements, and restrictions.

Initially, after completing all missions, you will receive the Cadet status. This is the starting position, from which you can begin attracting your first followers. As you gain experience and improve your metrics, you can advance to higher levels.

Each subsequent level unlocks more opportunities. For example, when you upgrade your status, your follower limit increases. This expansion occurs in blocks: for Silver traders, the limit increases by 100 followers at a time; for Gold traders, by 200. The limit increase is activated only after you reach the current maximum number of followers.

A key point for new crypto traders: if you are not a VIP member of the platform, upon obtaining professional status, you will automatically be upgraded to VIP 1. If you already have a VIP level, your status will be increased accordingly. This provides additional benefits and privileges.

To move to the next level, you need to meet certain trading performance requirements. On the level description page, you will find the full list of these requirements for each status.

Weekly Evaluation and Rating Improvement Mechanism

Your level and rating are not static—they are regularly reevaluated based on your trading results. The system conducts a weekly assessment using data from Saturday (00:00 UTC) to Friday (23:59:59 UTC).

Your rating is upgraded weekly. If during the week you meet the criteria for a higher level, the system will automatically promote you. The update takes place on Saturday between 04:30 and 05:00 UTC. This means that after the weekly evaluation period, you may notice an improved status if your performance allows.

Your rating calculation considers three key indicators: your account balance, total profit over the last 30 days, and maximum drawdown (loss) over the past 7 days. The system aims to reward traders who demonstrate both stable profits and good risk management.

A downgrade occurs slightly differently. If you stop meeting the requirements of your current level, the system will not immediately lower your status. Instead, you will receive a reminder email the following week that your metrics are below the required levels. This gives you a week to improve your results.

If after four weeks you still do not meet the requirements of your current level, your status will be downgraded. The system may reduce your level by several tiers if your metrics are significantly below the standards. An important exception: if you have not made any trades in the last 14 days, you will automatically be downgraded regardless of other indicators. This is to prioritize active traders who regularly trade cryptocurrencies and demonstrate their strategies.

Thus, becoming a successful crypto trader involves both initial preparation and meeting formal requirements, as well as continuous improvement of trading skills and risk management. The level system encourages ongoing development and rewards those who demonstrate stability and professionalism in their trading operations.