Most traders waste hours scrolling Telegram with no structure. They check the same channels repeatedly, miss important signals, and end the day exhausted but uninformed. The solution isn't more time—it's a systematic routine that extracts maximum signal in minimum time.
This 10-minute workflow covers everything you need: market sentiment, trending tokens, new contracts, and alpha channel updates. Run it twice daily (morning and evening) and you'll be better informed than traders spending hours in unfocused research.
Why 10 Minutes Works
Crypto markets move 24/7, and it's tempting to monitor constantly. But constant monitoring leads to:
- Decision fatigue: Too much information impairs judgment
- FOMO trading: Every message feels urgent
- Burnout: Unsustainable attention allocation
- Noise over signal: Repetitive content drowns out meaningful updates
A structured 10-minute routine forces efficiency. You check what matters, ignore the noise, and make decisions from a clear mental state. Two sessions daily (20 minutes total) beats 4 hours of unfocused scrolling.
Step 1: Market Pulse Check (2 minutes)
Start by understanding the current market mood. This context shapes how you interpret everything else.
What to Check
- Overall sentiment: Is Telegram bullish, bearish, or neutral today?
- Activity level: High message volume or quiet?
- Dominant narrative: What's everyone talking about?
How to Check
Using TGScanner's dashboard:
- Check the sentiment distribution gauge (positive/neutral/negative split)
- Look at message volume vs. yesterday (Overview tab)
- Scan the top messages by engagement to see current narratives
Manual alternative: Quickly scroll your top 3-5 channels and note the general tone.
Market Pulse Interpretation
- • 50%+ positive sentiment
- • High message volume
- • Multiple trending narratives
- • 40-60% neutral sentiment
- • Average activity
- • No dominant narrative
- • Rising negative sentiment
- • Low engagement
- • FUD-focused discussion
Step 2: Scan Trending Tickers (2 minutes)
Identify which tokens are gaining social momentum. Focus on emerging trends, not established coins.
What to Look For
- Tickers with accelerating mentions over 24 hours
- New tickers appearing in the top 20 that weren't there yesterday
- Tokens with high unique channel count (broad awareness)
How to Check
Using TGScanner's Tokens & Contracts tab:
- Enable "Hide Majors" to filter out BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.
- Sort by 24h mentions to see what's trending
- Check unique channels—more channels = broader awareness
- Note any tickers you don't recognize for later research
Key insight: A ticker going from 15 to 60 mentions with 20+ unique channels is more interesting than one steady at 100 mentions from 5 channels.
Step 3: Review New Contracts (2 minutes)
New contract addresses represent fresh opportunities (and risks). This step catches launches gaining traction.
What to Look For
- CAs mentioned by multiple channels in last 24h
- Contracts with accelerating mention velocity
- CAs from quality channels (not just spam)
How to Check
Using TGScanner:
- Check the Contracts section in Tokens & Contracts tab
- Sort by recent mentions or unique channels
- Click any interesting CA to see which channels mentioned it first
- Note CAs worth deeper research
Alternatively, in the Live Feed, filter by "Contract" to see recent CA mentions streaming in.
Contract Prioritization
Prioritize contracts that: (1) appear across 5+ unique channels, (2) have at least one quality alpha source mentioning, and (3) show accelerating velocity. Skip single-channel mentions—they're often spam or paid promotions.
Step 4: Check Alpha Channels (3 minutes)
This is your highest-signal step. Review posts from your curated list of trusted alpha sources.
Your Alpha Channel List
Maintain a short list (5-10 channels) that have proven track records. These should be channels that:
- Historically mention tokens early (before others)
- Have reasonable accuracy (not shilling everything)
- Post original analysis (not just forwards)
- Match your trading style and risk tolerance
See our KOL Performance guide for how to identify and evaluate these channels.
How to Check
- Open each alpha channel (or use Telegram folders to group them)
- Scroll through posts since your last check
- Note any new tickers or CAs they're highlighting
- Pay attention to their conviction level (discovery vs. strong call)
Time management: Spend ~20 seconds per channel. Don't read every message—scan for actionable calls.
Use Telegram folders to group your top channels in one place
20 seconds per channel; look for new tickers/CAs only
Copy interesting CAs/tickers to your notes app or watchlist
Step 5: Build Today's Watchlist (1 minute)
Consolidate your findings into a focused watchlist. This is what you'll monitor throughout the day.
Watchlist Criteria
Include tokens that passed multiple filters:
- Appeared in trending tickers and alpha channels mentioned
- New contract with strong channel diversity and quality first-mentioner
- Fits current market sentiment/narrative
Keep it short: 3-5 tokens maximum. More than that dilutes focus.
Watchlist Format
For each token, note:
- Ticker/CA
- Why it's interesting (momentum signal)
- Entry criteria (what would make you buy)
- Risk level (new launch vs. established)
Sample Daily Watchlist
Why: 3 alpha channels mentioned overnight, 15 unique channels, accelerating velocity
Entry: If breaks above 1M mcap with continued channel spread
Why: New launch, AlphaHunter first mention, 8 channels in 30 min
Entry: Only if liquidity confirms and contract checks out
Why: Steady climb in mentions for 3 days, 40+ unique channels, positive sentiment shift
Entry: On any dip; already validated by time
Morning vs. Evening Routine
Run this routine twice daily, but with different emphases:
Morning Routine (Primary)
- Full 10-minute workflow
- Focus on overnight activity you missed
- Build fresh watchlist for the day
- Check if yesterday's watchlist tokens developed further
Evening Routine (Review)
- Same workflow, faster pace (~7-8 min)
- Focus on what developed during the day
- Update watchlist: remove dead plays, add new discoveries
- Note anything requiring overnight monitoring
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Routine Killers
Getting Sucked Into Discussions
Scan for signals, don't read comment threads. Save deep-dives for after the routine.
Checking Too Many Channels
Quality over quantity. 5-10 alpha channels beats 50 random ones.
Skipping Market Pulse
Context matters. Bullish signals mean different things in bull vs. bear markets.
Overloading Watchlist
More than 5 tokens = no focus. Be selective.
Tools That Speed Up the Routine
While you can do this manually, tools dramatically improve efficiency:
- Telegram Folders: Group alpha channels in one folder for Step 4
- TGScanner Dashboard: Steps 1-3 in one place; sentiment, trending tickers, contracts
- TGScanner Feed: Real-time stream for spot-checking specific CAs
- Notes App: Quick capture of watchlist items during routine
With tools, the 10-minute routine becomes 6-7 minutes. Without tools, it might take 12-15 minutes to cover the same ground.
FAQ: Daily Alpha Routine
How much time should I spend monitoring crypto Telegram daily?
A structured 10-minute routine twice daily (morning and evening) is more effective than hours of unfocused scrolling. The key is having a systematic workflow that covers trending tokens, new contracts, sentiment, and alpha sources in a consistent order.
What should I check first in my crypto morning routine?
Start with overall market sentiment and activity levels to understand the day's mood. Then check trending tickers (filtering out BTC/ETH/SOL), review new contract addresses gaining traction, and finally check your trusted alpha channels for any overnight calls.
How do I avoid information overload from crypto Telegram?
Use aggregation tools to filter noise, limit your core alpha channels to 5-10 trusted sources, set specific times for checking (avoid constant scrolling), and focus on actionable signals like trending CAs and sentiment shifts rather than reading every message.
Conclusion: Consistency Beats Intensity
The traders who consistently catch opportunities aren't those who spend the most time in Telegram—they're those with systematic routines that efficiently extract signal from noise.
The 10-minute routine:
- Market Pulse (2 min): Understand today's context
- Trending Tickers (2 min): Spot emerging momentum
- New Contracts (2 min): Catch fresh launches
- Alpha Channels (3 min): Get trusted signals
- Build Watchlist (1 min): Focus your attention
Run it twice daily. Adjust the exact steps to your trading style. But stick to the structure. In a market where most traders drown in noise, a systematic approach is your edge.
Tools like TGScanner can compress this routine further, but even manual execution following this framework will put you ahead of unfocused competitors. The key is showing up consistently, not spending more hours.