This week’s digest will help you move from luck to logic by building good habits, creating a clear trading plan, and understanding the basics of Fixed Time trades.
Fixed Time trading basics
If you’re looking for clarity, FT trades keep things super simple.
Here’s how it works:
Choose an asset.
Set the duration.
Decide how much to invest.
Pick a direction.
That’s it — you don’t need to close the trade manually, and you’re shown the trade’s profit or loss in real time.
⚠️ The danger of luck
A lucky win can trick you into thinking you’ve figured out the market, but luck isn’t a strategy.
After every big profit:
Step back and cool off.
Ask yourself: Was this part of my plan, or just good timing?
Reminder: Following your plan and accepting small losses builds skill and resilience. Relying on luck only builds false confidence.
“Everyone says to follow a plan, but where do I get one?”
It’s simpler than it sounds. Start with a formula:
If the market does X, then I will do Y.
Here’s a couple of examples:
If the price crosses above the moving average, then I will open an Up trade with $1.
If three candles close red, then I will wait for a green candle before entering a position.
Make sure to practice in demo mode first, try shorter trade durations, and keep your trade sizes small (about 2% to 5% of your trading balance).
Take this into the new week
Skill compounds, luck doesn’t. Build a repeatable method.
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