That used to be me :( sitting there waiting for price to tap my exact TP like it owes me something.
I used to set targets based on previous wick closes and refuse to close early, even when I was already in solid profit. More often than not, price would get close… stall… and reverse, from also winning a trade to a plot twist of a missed one.
LESSON LEARNED: secure the profit!! Greed is a karma.
Now, if price is extended and I’m already in decent gains, I scale out or close. No need to squeeze every last percent.
Still set your targets with proper risk-to-reward but DON'T (really, truly, honestly) place them right into obvious test/retest zones where price is likely to react. Give it room, and give yourself permission to take the money when it’s there.
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