Over the past few years the idea of becoming a ‘crypto day trader’ has gained in popularity.

There are countless YouTube videos all claiming to teach viewers the “real secret” to the high-flying, trading lifestyle. How you can spend an hour or two in front of your laptop every day and pocket upwards of $500 in profit on a daily basis.

Before we look at the validity of such a claim, let us look at the facts.

Cryptocurrency is a tradable asset, and it shares a lot of its characteristics with traditional ...