UTC: The trick that costs you money if you don't master it in crypto

Most people arrive late to airdrops and presales because they misinterpret UTC times. It's not your fault, but it's dangerous.

I'll explain it to you quickly:

What is UTC? It is the global base time, without changes for seasons or daylight saving time. All launches, events, and crypto movements use this standard.

Your time difference by country:

• Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama: UTC -5
• Mexico (CDMX): UTC -6
• Venezuela: UTC -4
• Argentina, Chile: UTC -3
• Spain: UTC +2 (summer)

Real example that hurts your pocket: Launch at 8:00 AM UTC means:

• In Colombia: 3:00 AM (you sleep)
• In Argentina: 5:00 AM (too early)
• In Spain: 10:00 AM (standard time)

Arriving late, the price has already exploded. Arriving early, you close the position out of nerves.

How not to mess up:

1. Google “[hora] UTC in [your country]” → exact result
2. Use timezone apps or Telegram bots
3. Simple subtraction: if you are UTC-5, subtract 5 hours from UTC time.

The reality: A scheduling error costs you an opportunity. In crypto, that is real money.