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  • #24,681
  • Feb 2, 2017 9:49am Feb 2, 2017 9:49am
Quoting Mr. Pip
Stopped out at -20. I think I did the right thing here let's see where the next trade lies. Managing this was not easy the choice was getting out a BE which I got the chance to do that or manage the trade and reduce risk while still giving the trade a chance. The bears were starting to look better so I opted to manage the risk and give the trade a chance. No emotions. Manage your trade don't let the trade manage you.
i have a sort of rule (not established completely yet) that if market moves more than 25-30 pips against I just move Target to BE (+2) no matter what. even if the trade premise is still the same..maybe i should hold on to that. what do you think?
  • #24,682
  • Feb 2, 2017 9:57am Feb 2, 2017 9:57am
No trades again for me today.

For whatever reason I feel paralyzed, maybe it's something to do with switching to the NQ.

Maybe I just need a break from charts for a little.
  • #24,683
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:00am Feb 2, 2017 10:00am
Quoting jmezz
No trades again for me today. For whatever reason I feel paralyzed, maybe it's something to do with switching to the NQ. Maybe I just need a break from charts for a little.
i thought u were long YM.
  • #24,684
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:00am Feb 2, 2017 10:00am
Quoting Mr. Pip
Stopped out at -20. I think I did the right thing here let's see where the next trade lies. Managing this was not easy the choice was getting out a BE which I got the chance to do that or manage the trade and reduce risk while still giving the trade a chance. The bears were starting to look better so I opted to manage the risk and give the trade a chance. No emotions. Manage your trade don't let the trade manage you.
I also have a tough night. Because my UJ was ranging the last few hours.

However, it seems that small pips r very easy to be made in ranging markets. Three trades all positive at +10, +10, +4.

Just that there is no satisfaction as none of my expectations are realized.

You hate ranging markets as well.. mentioned here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7h8QBM9qNo

Just to show how ranging it is LOL.
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  • #24,685
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:00am Feb 2, 2017 10:00am
Okay Market has spoken and we are now looking for longs. I liked how I managed the trade and was able to get a graceful exit while still giving the trade a chance to work out.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
  • #24,686
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:08am Feb 2, 2017 10:08am
Quoting ujku80
{quote} i have a sort of rule (not established completely yet) that if market moves more than 25-30 pips against I just move Target to BE (+2) no matter what. even if the trade premise is still the same..maybe i should hold on to that. what do you think?
I think "situational awareness" would be more appropriate rather than a hard set rule.

If market moves so many pips against you, then it may be proper to reassess the bar-by-bar, and the latest swings, to make a decision of how probable is an expectation failure.

If the expectation still holds, why not be brave and continue to hold on.
  • #24,687
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:09am Feb 2, 2017 10:09am
Quoting ujku80
{quote} i thought u were long YM.
Wasn't me.
  • #24,688
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:14am Feb 2, 2017 10:14am
Quoting kelvinyun
{quote} I think "situational awareness" would be more appropriate rather than a hard set rule. If market moves so many pips against you, then it may be proper to reassess the bar-by-bar, and the latest swings, to make a decision of how probable is an expectation failure. If the expectation still holds, why not be brave and continue to hold on.
well, that's is the problem. I've been brave for too long and every time I get shot. The cowards win. somehow.
  • #24,689
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:19am Feb 2, 2017 10:19am
Quoting kelvinyun
{quote} I think "situational awareness" would be more appropriate rather than a hard set rule. If market moves so many pips against you, then it may be proper to reassess the bar-by-bar, and the latest swings, to make a decision of how probable is an expectation failure. If the expectation still holds, why not be brave and continue to hold on.
That's how I managed my trade. But you should take into account what price did when it moves against you. Find ways to reduce risk as your trade is very weak.

I always ask myself are my reasons for getting in this trade still there? If the answer to that question way no then I'm out at the BE. if my answer to the is yes then I secure a graceful exit and still give the trade a fighting chance. That is exactly what I did with the last trade.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
  • #24,690
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:26am Feb 2, 2017 10:26am
Quoting jmezz
No trades again for me today. For whatever reason I feel paralyzed, maybe it's something to do with switching to the NQ. Maybe I just need a break from charts for a little.
I feel you bro! I only had that breakeven trade on Tuesday on 6J. Today I skipped two entries because they seemed weak and they would've both turned out BE trades so... patience ..this too shall pass

Wild Gandalf suddenly appears shouting: "You shall not pass!"
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  • #24,691
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:26am Feb 2, 2017 10:26am
looking for long somewhere around here. not the best rotation.
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  • #24,692
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:30am Feb 2, 2017 10:30am
Quoting Mr. Pip
looking for long somewhere around here. not the best rotation. {image}
maybe it's not so smart to go long at all. i see bear strength increase
  • #24,693
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:33am Feb 2, 2017 10:33am
Long the market
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  • #24,694
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:35am Feb 2, 2017 10:35am
I had some expectations today on USDJPY and all played out prob. lucky one But took not to much from it, but it is what it is as Mr. Pip says.
1 2 and 3 was short after price got strong reject from support form higher time frame and then i got 4 expectation upside to be deeper and now it broke and made NSH is it reasonable in 5 place to look for shorts to get NSL?
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  • #24,695
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:35am Feb 2, 2017 10:35am
Here is an updated target stop
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  • #24,696
  • Feb 2, 2017 10:51am Feb 2, 2017 10:51am
Stopped out again not a good day. Next
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
  • #24,697
  • Feb 2, 2017 11:01am Feb 2, 2017 11:01am
Quoting Mr. Pip
Stopped out again not a good day. Next
the fuckers were just playing to get stops hit that's why they sent the price to those highs. now they continue south without giving us a chance to jump on board.
  • #24,698
  • Feb 2, 2017 11:06am Feb 2, 2017 11:06am
Quoting ujku80
{quote} the fuckers were just playing to get stops hit that's why they sent the price to those highs. now they continue south without giving us a chance to jump on board.
It's all good. We can't win all the time.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
  • #24,699
  • Feb 2, 2017 11:17am Feb 2, 2017 11:17am
Looking to see if there is an opportunity to get short around 94-00
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
  • #24,700
  • Feb 2, 2017 11:17am Feb 2, 2017 11:17am
Quoting Mr. Pip
{quote} It's all good. We can't win all the time.
ok, i see next week. i'm not here tomorrow. have a nice weekend and green pips.
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