9 years of exits condensed
Most traders obsess over entries. Wrong game.
Your exit is where you actually make or lose money. Here's how I think about it:
1. Scale out in thirds - lock base, let runners run
2. Trail stops under key structure, not arbitrary %
3. Time-based exits when momentum dies
4. Opposite signal = immediate cut
5. News catalyst fades = take profit
6. Hit your R:R target, don't get greedy
Real examples matter more than theory. Drop the thread if you want the full breakdown with charts.
Exit discipline > perfect entry every single time
Most traders obsess over entries. Wrong game.
Your exit is where you actually make or lose money. Here's how I think about it:
1. Scale out in thirds - lock base, let runners run
2. Trail stops under key structure, not arbitrary %
3. Time-based exits when momentum dies
4. Opposite signal = immediate cut
5. News catalyst fades = take profit
6. Hit your R:R target, don't get greedy
Real examples matter more than theory. Drop the thread if you want the full breakdown with charts.
Exit discipline > perfect entry every single time
