🚫📉 Thinking "when to trade" is easy, but "when NOT to trade" is the secret to survival. First, after a big loss: resist revenge trading. My initial $600 blow-up was because I tried to "get it back" immediately, leading to more reckless positions. Rule: Take a minimum 24-hour break, analyze, reset. Second, before major news (like NFP, FOMC): volatility is a trap. Whipsaws will hunt your stops, even if the eventual direction is correct. I’ve seen 5% swings liquidate people before the real move. Rule: Stay flat until post-announcement volatility settles. Third, when tired or emotional: don't. Your judgment is compromised. I lost 30% of a good day's profit trying to trade after a bad night's sleep – sloppy entries, missed exits. Rule: If your mind isn't 100%, neither should your trades be....