@prettydecent this spreahsheet is helpful for tracking crypto investments. @lukestokes originally shared it: https://blog.coinfabrik.com/live-updated-cryptocurrency-investment-tracking-spreadsheet/
The whole bid bot thing has its pros and cons, I suppose like everything else. May be a necessary evil for now, but in the long run may not be needed.
Finding your niche is key on steemit. I found mine with the trading and crypto analysis that I do on my main account @scaredycatguide