This bull cycle feels different for retail traders — and not in a good way.
With institutions now deeply involved, the market moves more "rationally." Emotional retail buying/selling has become the liquidity that institutions harvest.
The traders I've seen consistently profit have one thing in common: a clear plan, strict stop-losses, and zero chasing. Simple, but incredibly hard to execute.
What's your current trading approach? Do you set stop-losses religiously?