April 9, 2025 by Hugo S Centurion

When it comes to trading, it's not enough to know how to enter: the real difference between a profitable trader and an emotional one lies in how they manage their trade once they are in the market.

Today I will share a professional, practical approach based on real trading experience in the New York session, doing scalping and day trading.

1. Everything starts with a conscious entry

Before pulling the trigger, make sure you have this basic triad clear:

Defined Stop Loss (no excuses) ❌

Marked Take Profit areas ✅

Clear price structure that justifies your entry

This gives you direction and confidence from the beginning. Entering without a plan is playing Russian roulette with your money.

2. You already entered… Don't disconnect!

Many traders make this mistake: they enter the market and cross their arms, as if destiny decides everything.

But the truth is that actively managing your trade gives you control.

It's not about moving everything at the slightest movement, but rather:

Be present

Analyze what the price is doing

And adapt according to the context

3. Use a dynamic Stop Loss that follows the price

This has been one of the biggest game changers in my trading.

Before, many times the price would touch my profit zone… but not hit it, and then boom!, it would turn around and the trade would end up in the red.

Nowadays, I apply a technique that has saved me many times:

Adjust the SL as the price moves in my favor.

What do I achieve with this?

Protect profits if the market turns

Turning trades into break-even points

Stay in strong trends without fear

4. I only take 2 partial profits

Before I used to close at many different points, now I prefer to keep it simple but strategic:

First partial: in the first critical zone or minor FVG

Second partial: beyond the last relevant high/low

This way I ensure profit without exiting too early.

Less is more when you know what you're doing.

5. How many trades do I make per day?

In the New York session (my favorite), I focus on making 1 to 3 trades at most.

This allows me to keep a clear mind, avoid overtrading, and prevent burnout.

Quality > quantity.

A good trade well managed is worth more than five impulsive entries.

6. They are not points… they are ZONES

This change in mindset is key:

Stop thinking that the price "has to reach exactly that number."

Everything is zones. Ranges. Probable areas.

By understanding this, you can:

Anticipate reversals

Dynamically adjust your SL

Make more realistic and less rigid decisions

Conclusion: The trade doesn't end when you enter

Many traders lose not because they enter poorly, but because they don't know what to do after entering.

Managing your trade is as important as analyzing it beforehand.

So remember:

Be clear from the start

Don't leave everything in the hands of "destiny"

Accompany your trade with intelligence

Adjust logically and always maintain a professional mindset

The market rewards those who manage with awareness, not those who wait with hope!

Continue trading with strategy, a cool head, and a professional approach.