Final pip count for April 3 is +13 weighted, markets continue to basically not go anywhere, see what happens tomorrow.
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DislikedThe key is diversifying the risk to offset the losses with hopefully enough winning trades to overcome them. I have found that there should be some very strong winning days, several good days, some days where everything about breaks even, and a bad day or two here and there. This way even the bad days won't cause too much damage, and the overall curve should start looking smoother.Ignored
DislikedHi jwpdad, I've started reading trading in the zone by mark douglas. I must say its really a good read. Btw what kins of time frame do.you trade on? It seems like you're on a lower time frame?Ignored
Dislikedwow finally something/someone worth reading on FF. you clearly have the correct mindset and thought process, I have read the whole thing so far and don't smell a ounce of BS which is rare around here. I wish you all the best on your future endeavours and I have subbed to this thread. We seem to have a similar trading method just different tools as triggers. Keep it upIgnored
DislikedBeen kind of a boring day so far, only 1 valid trade so far per my method and it's a little bit negative right now. My first trade on EURGBP was not a correct entry, managed to get out of that at BE. We'll see what happens the rest of the day, no big news events on the calendar today so something else might have to happen for some volatility to kick in, maybe NY opening will drive some activity.Ignored
DislikedHey jwpdad, after reading the book, I've learn to accept the risk involved with every trade. However, I am struggling now with trades where it goes in my direction but technical indicators do not signal an exit. However, due to news release or data, the trade will suddenly be stopped out due to the volatility. Psychologically, how do you manage your emotions? Do you tell yourself that you were wrong? or it was just a matter of probability that the trade didnt begin to trend and go further in your direction. (Currently im only trading kumo breakouts)...Ignored
DislikedBut I have also had trades that went well into profit, retraced against me out of profit, then went on to my full take profit.Ignored