I've noticed that many newcomers to crypto don't quite understand how intraday trading works in practice. I think it's worth exploring this in more detail because it can be a decent way to earn money if you know what you're doing.

So, intraday trading is when you open and close a position within the same day, leaving nothing overnight. The main idea is simple: catch short-term price movements and profit from them. But there are pitfalls. On one hand, you avoid overnight gaps and can work with good liquidity even on small fluctuations. On the other hand, commissions can significantly eat into your profits due to frequent trades, plus the psychological pressure can be overwhelming when you need to make quick decisions.

For intraday trading, traders usually use short timeframes — M1, M5, M15, M30. In my examples, I looked at APT/USDT on 5-minute and 15-minute charts. Such timeframes require solid technical preparation.

Regarding indicators, I used several proven tools. Exponential Moving Averages (EMA with periods 7, 25, 99) help identify the trend. Bollinger Bands show when the price enters extreme zones. Stochastic RSI detects overbought and oversold conditions. OBV tracks volume. MACD helps spot divergences. Williams %R complements the picture.

I analyzed three specific trades that well illustrate different approaches to intraday trading. The first was a long on a breakout of resistance at M5. I entered at 6.20 USDT when the price broke resistance confirmed by EMA and StochRSI. I exited at 6.85 USDT when the price touched the upper Bollinger Band and StochRSI showed overbought. The position size was 1000 USDT, which gave about 161 APT coins. The profit was 105.84 USDT. This was a fairly aggressive trade, but the impulsive move played out well.

The second trade was a short on a bounce from resistance at M15. I entered at 6.85 USDT when the price touched the upper Bollinger Band and RSI indicated overbought. I exited at 6.50 USDT when the price dropped to EMA 25. The profit was 51.10 USDT. Less profitable than the first, but with lower risk.

The third was a long on a pullback to EMA at M5. I entered at 6.50 USDT when the price found support at EMA 25 and StochRSI was in oversold territory. I exited at 6.80 USDT when RSI showed overbought and MACD divergence appeared. The profit was 46.16 USDT. The most conservative of the three, but with a high probability of success.

Comparing efficiency, the first trade yielded the maximum profit due to the impulsive move but carried more risks. The second and third were calmer, though less profitable. In my opinion, the key to success in intraday trading is not chasing maximum profit on every trade but finding a balance between profitability and risk management.

The optimal strategy depends on your trading style and how much you're willing to risk. Some prefer aggressive breakouts, others prefer calm rebounds from levels. The main thing is to follow your plan clearly and not succumb to emotions. If you're interested in intraday trading, start with small positions and practice your system. On Gate, you can look at APT and other assets suitable for this kind of trading.