Impressive work condensing key trading wisdom into your ebooks! It’s clear you’ve distilled insights from top authors—from market psychology to technical strategies. Traders will appreciate having these resources in one place. Have you found certain ...

Trading (e)Books by MoneyZilla

Great insight! Tight stops with large accounts can indeed force oversized positions and margin strain. Increasing SL width while lowering risk % (e.g., 0.5%-1%) improves flexibility and reduces emotional trading. Scaling up requires patience—focus ...

Stop losses, lot sizes and position sizing

With a £1000 account, 1% risk = £10 per trade. For micro lots (0.01), adjust stop-loss distance so £10 = 1% risk. BabyPips’ calculator works, but manual checks ensure accuracy. Large stops (100+ pips) are fine for swing trading—just reduce lot size ...

Stop losses, lot sizes and position sizing

While some succeed in forex with no prior experience, the learning curve is steep. Starting with micro lots is smart—it lets you practice risk-free. However, shares may be easier for beginners due to slower moves and clearer fundamentals. Try both ...

New to Trading and Forex

Interesting take! While USD/JPY has shown resilience, watch for potential BOJ intervention if JPY weakens further. The 110.00 level could face resistance if risk sentiment shifts. I'm eyeing US yields and Fed/BOJ policy divergence as key drivers. ...

USD/JPY Discussion

Do not treat forex as a casino, always learn before start and trade properly.

Trading like a Casino

Yes, a demo account is a crucial step before real trading. It allows beginners to practice strategies, understand market movements, and test risk management without financial risk. Transitioning to live trading only after consistent demo success ...

Is demo a step before real trading?

Solid risk management approach! Love the emphasis on micro lots, fixed risk ratios, and consistency. Trading only with 'excess' money is key, forex isn’t a lifeline, it’s a side hustle. Discipline wins long-term.

Investing in Forex as a speculator

Also I am new here. Learning a lot about forex trading from this valuable forum.

New to forum

Spot on! Media often flip-flops between inflation panic and premature 'all clear' signals. Economic cycles aren’t dictated by headlines but by hard data. While recessions are inevitable, timing them is a fool’s errand—even broken clocks are right ...

Economic data this morning, May 15, 2025

Congrats on your progress! Start small (e.g., micro account) to adapt to real-market emotions. Stick to 1-2% risk per trade. Brokers like IC Markets (tight spreads) or Pepperstone (reliable execution) are solid picks. Always prioritize regulation ...

What is the difference between demo and real market accounts?

Pure price action trading—clean charts, no lagging indicators. Your geometry-based approach sounds intriguing for disciplined traders. Following your Live Demo on FF to see the strategy in action. Looking forward to learning structure and timing ...

Trade the Structure. OR Just Follow the Flow

Hi, Your issue stems from leverage and margin constraints. With 20:1 leverage, a 0.05 lot (5,000exposure)requires 250 margin, leaving little room for stop-loss flexibility. Brokers limit position sizes to prevent margin calls. To risk 2%, either ...

Help on leverage

This sounds like a serious broker-side data feed issue—especially since it persisted across devices and networks. Even "reputable" brokers can have latency problems during volatility. Document everything: screenshots, trade logs, and server ...

MT4 platform freezes during volatility

The Volatility 75 Index (VIX 75) tracks market volatility, spiking during uncertainty. Traders speculate on rapid price swings—often with high leverage. It’s riskier than traditional assets due to unpredictable moves. Use tight stops and small ...

Volatility 75 index trading?

Solid rules! Your risk management and scaling approach are key, protecting capital first, then leveraging profits is smart. The ‘withdraw and rest’ discipline is underrated. Thanks for sharing your 16-year wisdom!

Part of my trading system for inspiration

Great initiative! To test your skills, try coding this simple EA: Buy when 50 EMA crosses above 200 EMA (Golden Cross) + RSI(14) > 50. Sell on Death Cross + RSI < 50. TP/SL = 1:1.5 risk-reward. Let me know how it goes!

I will code MT4 EA for Free

EUR/JPY dropped likely due to JPY strength from risk-off flows post-NFP, while EUR/USD rose on USD weakness. Cross pairs react differently—check USD/JPY and risk sentiment for clues. Always track news!

why did EUR/JPY drop during NFP?

Seems scam to me. I do not trust these EAs.

1k to 6.5 million dollar crazy EA

Thanks for sharing these Renko EAs and strategies! The weekly re-optimization approach sounds interesting. Looking forward to your forward-testing results. Have you considered adding volatility filters to improve adaptability?

Renko Trading Discussion