mentalgame

​Let's be honest, no one is a saint who doesn't feel fear or greed. But the difference between a Pro Trader and a "newbie" lies in this: Pros have tools to lock down their emotions.
​Here are 5 methods I use daily to avoid being "manipulated" by market sentiment:
​1. The "Accept the Loss Before Wishing for Gain" Rule (Worst-case Scenario)
​Before hitting that Buy/Long button, I always calculate: If this trade hits Stop-loss, how much money do I lose?
​If that number makes me lose sleep or regret deeply 👉 Reduce Volume immediately.
​Only when looking at the potential loss feels "light as a feather" 👉 Is my mindset strong enough to hold for profit.
​2. Implement "Set & Forget" Mode
​Emotional swings mainly happen because you watch the chart too much. Candles dancing make your heart dance along.
​Solution: Analyze thoroughly -> Set clear Entry, Stop-loss, TP -> Close the app and do something else.
​Don't move your SL. The clearest mind you'll have is before you enter a trade. Once in a trade, our IQ often drops by half!
​3. Use a "Trading Journal"
​Sounds academic but incredibly effective. When your fingers itch to FOMO into a trade, open your journal and write down:
​Why am I entering this trade? (Due to a good pattern or just restless fingers?)
​What are my current emotions? (Am I still salty from the last trade or feeling euphoric?)
The act of writing it down forces your brain to "slow down" for a few beats, enough for reason to return.
​4. The "3 Bullet" Rule (Daily Loss Limit)
​Set a limit for yourself. For example:
​Losing 3 consecutive trades in a day 👉 Stop trading for 24 hours.
​Losing 5-10% of your account in a day 👉 Close your computer, go to sleep.
At this point, the "gambler's blood" is boiling, and trying to recover will only lead to further losses. Rest is the only way to reset your brain.
​5. Convert PnL (Profit/Loss) to % or R (Risk), DON'T look at the $$ amount
​Seeing -$500, -$1000 can be alarming, but seeing -1R (1 unit of risk) or -1% of the account feels much more normal.
​Get used to thinking in terms of probability and percentages. This helps you feel less distraught when losing money and less overconfident when gaining it.
​🛑 In short:
This market is a competition to see who can survive the longest. Keep your capital first, then think about making money.
​Which of these 5 methods are you applying? Or do you have any better "tricks" to share in the comments below? 👇
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