🚨 The #1 Mistake That’s Killing Your Trading Account
Listen closely, because this one habit separates profitable traders from perpetual losers.
The Fatal Flaw: Lower Timeframe Addiction
❌ 15min/1hr chart junkies:
Flip bullish on one green candle
Turn bearish on one red candle
Chase noise → Lose money → Repeat
❌ Reality:
You’re trading market noise, not trends
Fees + stress + losses pile up
(Look at the attached charts. See how LTF traders flip-flop while HTF just… waits?)
The Professional’s Secret: HTF Anchoring
✅ Step 1: Find the HTF Trend (Daily/Weekly)
Is price above/below key EMAs?
Are highs/lows rising or falling?
No opinions. Just facts.
✅ Step 2: Trade LTFs Only in HTF Direction
Bullish HTF? Only buy dips on LTF
Bearish HTF? Only sell rips on LTF
Ignore opposite-side setups (They’re traps)
✅ Step 3: Wait for Confluence
HTF trend + LTF support/resistance = High-probability trade
Why This Works
✔ Eliminates 90% of bad trades
✔ Redces stress (No more whipsaw reactions)
✔ Lets winners run (HTF trends last weeks/months)
Your New Rules
Check Daily chart FIRST (Every. Single. Time.)
Trade LTFs only if HTF agrees
If HTF is flat? Don’t trade.