My Biggest Trading Mistake — And What Changed Everything
When I first started, I believed indicators were the key to success. I layered RSI, MACD, EMAs, and Fibonacci — yet I still entered late, exited poorly, and got chopped to pieces in sideways markets.
The real problem?
I had no system.
– No backtesting
– No trading journal
– No clear plan
Instead, I chased signals from social media, ignored risk management, and traded on hope — not logic. It was a gambler’s mindset.
What finally turned things around:
✅ I treated trading like a business
✅ Documented every entry, exit, and outcome
✅ Focused on mastering one setup before expanding
I'm not rich. I'm not perfect. But I'm consistent — and that changed everything.
Takeaway:
A bad strategy in the real market teaches more than 100 wins in demo mode.
What was your biggest trading mistake? Someone out there needs your story.