Nice pop there. Breaking through some resistance levels.
- #42,242
- Jan 28, 2014 2:15pm Jan 28, 2014 2:15pm
- | Joined Nov 2013 | Status: Trader | 1,222 Posts
{quote} that why you should not focus on one single pair. If you were a EUR/USD trader only, you would be even more bored right now. Look outside the box and try new pairs
- #42,245
- Jan 28, 2014 6:18pm Jan 28, 2014 6:18pm
- Joined Aug 2013 | Status: Trader | 4,057 Posts
{quote} You could be right, but be aware of the FOMC tomorrow.
- #42,247
- Jan 28, 2014 7:42pm Jan 28, 2014 7:42pm
- Joined Jul 2011 | Status: Winning | 1,859 Posts
Some nice moves here. How you guys been trading?! 
I've been good. Just turned the last $40 of my deposit back into $950, within 2 days (since Sunday market open). Using binary options.
$949.50, to be exact. Check it... biatch!
At first, I made 1,800% within 2 1/2 days. But then I lost it all. Then I made 600% the following day. But I lost that too. And now I just made 2,000%+ (from $40 USD) into about $1k, and I'm hoping not to lose it this time!
I've been good. Just turned the last $40 of my deposit back into $950, within 2 days (since Sunday market open). Using binary options.
$949.50, to be exact. Check it... biatch!
At first, I made 1,800% within 2 1/2 days. But then I lost it all. Then I made 600% the following day. But I lost that too. And now I just made 2,000%+ (from $40 USD) into about $1k, and I'm hoping not to lose it this time!
Please check out my blog at https://from-zero-to-hero . net
- #42,249
- Jan 28, 2014 8:04pm Jan 28, 2014 8:04pm
Some nice moves here. How you guys been trading?!
put the money aside and start from scratch again. 2000% is a lot, but I still prefer my small and "stable" profits
nice job by the way
- #42,250
- Jan 28, 2014 8:10pm Jan 28, 2014 8:10pm
- | Joined Aug 2011 | Status: Trader | 2,640 Posts
Some nice moves here. How you guys been trading?!
Hello Smash
Trying get my young son to look into this.
Just need to sort my MT4 charts out,made a few bulls ups an decided to prune the tree.
Nearly back on track,still carrying a few lemons.
Hit the cross pairs to hard over the new year
I really wanted a new boat,dreaming it was already parked in the drive way.
The rest is history
- #42,251
- Jan 28, 2014 8:12pm Jan 28, 2014 8:12pm
- Joined May 2009 | Status: step into liquid | 3,460 Posts
Some nice moves here. How you guys been trading?!
- #42,253
- Jan 28, 2014 9:06pm Jan 28, 2014 9:06pm
- Joined Jul 2011 | Status: Winning | 1,859 Posts
Arghhh.... -$11 that round 
And now I f'ed up my timing for the next round, because the breakout has already begun.
I know it could have been worse, but ugh... I expect so much from myself. I should have doubled my money again here or at least done 33 - 50% more... because this would have been a pretty good trade.
A "round" for me is every 1 hour expiration.
Thank you, calderone, and you are absolutely correct, the last 2 minutes are usually nutSSS!!! You need balls of steel to trade every hour (or less). Like check this out. The 1st image is U/J with 18 minutes left until expiration. I was holding the .24 calls (essentially). In the first image, what would you do with just 18 minutes left???
But in this second image, here is what happened. The bulls came through (as I expected, but was very nervous) and you can see why trading options is so tough. Every 1/1000th or fraction of a pip moves the option's price significantly, especially close to expiration. Anyways you probably know this, but I'm explaining it for those who don't...
It turns out my decision to hold the 103.24 calls was a good and correct, but my money management caused me to lose $11 this round even though I was ultimately correct. I had 3 calls, sold 2 for a loss, and 1 for a profit, hence the -$11 after fees. Not too bad, but I still expect better.
And now I f'ed up my timing for the next round, because the breakout has already begun.
I know it could have been worse, but ugh... I expect so much from myself. I should have doubled my money again here or at least done 33 - 50% more... because this would have been a pretty good trade.
A "round" for me is every 1 hour expiration.
Yes, I've traded on that exchange as well. Things can get very volatile with those derivatives in the final 2 minutes of blacked out trading. Needless to say, I came back to fx. Good luck to you.
But in this second image, here is what happened. The bulls came through (as I expected, but was very nervous) and you can see why trading options is so tough. Every 1/1000th or fraction of a pip moves the option's price significantly, especially close to expiration. Anyways you probably know this, but I'm explaining it for those who don't...
It turns out my decision to hold the 103.24 calls was a good and correct, but my money management caused me to lose $11 this round even though I was ultimately correct. I had 3 calls, sold 2 for a loss, and 1 for a profit, hence the -$11 after fees. Not too bad, but I still expect better.
Please check out my blog at https://from-zero-to-hero . net
- #42,255
- Jan 28, 2014 9:12pm Jan 28, 2014 9:12pm
- Joined Jul 2011 | Status: Winning | 1,859 Posts
Please check out my blog at https://from-zero-to-hero . net
- #42,256
- Edited 10:08pm Jan 28, 2014 9:44pm | Edited 10:08pm
- Joined Jul 2011 | Status: Winning | 1,859 Posts
BOOM, BOOM, and BOOM...!
- $11 that first round
+ $415 the second round
that's mmmm, about... $200 an hour?!?!
I'll take that any day!!! +45% in the last hour, w00t!
That was probably the best I have traded... but damn, was I nervous as hell. I sold too early too
Sorry, I'm not trying to brag. I am just really excited. So excited, in fact, it is hard to contain. I feel like I'm finally on my way to becoming a successful trader! And perhaps meeting my own expectations too which, need I say, are QUITE high.
I also wanted to post some form of proof to avoid all the naysayers... since I know you guys are lurking here somewhere, lol.
- $11 that first round
+ $415 the second round
that's mmmm, about... $200 an hour?!?!
I'll take that any day!!! +45% in the last hour, w00t!
That was probably the best I have traded... but damn, was I nervous as hell. I sold too early too
Sorry, I'm not trying to brag. I am just really excited. So excited, in fact, it is hard to contain. I feel like I'm finally on my way to becoming a successful trader! And perhaps meeting my own expectations too which, need I say, are QUITE high.
I also wanted to post some form of proof to avoid all the naysayers... since I know you guys are lurking here somewhere, lol.
Please check out my blog at https://from-zero-to-hero . net
- #42,257
- Jan 28, 2014 10:03pm Jan 28, 2014 10:03pm
- Joined Jul 2011 | Status: Winning | 1,859 Posts
Think I'm going to call it a night now... I've learned too many times what can happen when you keep pushing it and force trades that you otherwise wouldn't have made... just for the sake of... trading.
Thank you Capelli, and best of luck to you as well
I know what you mean. I've been there TOO many times. I honestly can't tell you the number of times I've busted the account. But the key is to never give up and keep on learning, and then with enough persistence, success is the only possible outcome. It is hard, hard work, and I personally feel that my years of trading experience are only now just beginning to pay off. So keep at it, man!
put the money aside and start from scratch again. 2000% is a lot, but I still prefer my small and "stable" profits
Hello Smash Trying get my young son to look into this. Just need to sort my MT4 charts out,made a few bulls ups an decided to prune the tree. Nearly back on track,still carrying a few lemons. Hit the cross pairs to hard over the new year
Please check out my blog at https://from-zero-to-hero . net
- #42,259
- Jan 28, 2014 11:37pm Jan 28, 2014 11:37pm
BOOM, BOOM, and BOOM...! - $11 that first round + $415 the second round that's mmmm, about... $200 an hour?!?! I'll take that any day!!! +45% in the last hour, w00t!
- #42,260
- Jan 28, 2014 11:39pm Jan 28, 2014 11:39pm
- Joined May 2012 | Status: CoC'd again ! | 8,578 Posts
I am short Cable...
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