Most traders don't lose because their strategy failed—they lose because their position sizing was too large.
Quick Checklist Before Opening a Trade: 1. Never risk more than 1–2% of total capital per trade. 2. Calculate position size using entry price and Stop-Loss, NOT target profit. 3. Keep leverage low (below 5x) during high-volatility news events.
Protect your principal capital first, profit comes second. 🛡️
Common mistake: Placing stop-loss right at market noise levels.
Better approach: - Place it below key market structure / major support. - Adjust based on market volatility (ATR). - Never move your stop-loss wider after entering a trade!
- Profits take time; don't expect to get rich overnight. - Losses are part of the game; learn from them instead of revenge trading. - Consistency > Big Wins.
1. Always set a Stop-Loss – protect your capital first. 2. Don't chase FOMO – wait for proper setups and retests. 3. Take profits gradually – unrealized gains are not real profit!
Which rule is the hardest for you to follow? Let's discuss below! 👇