💥It took me years of trial and error (and plenty of losses) to finally understand what really works in trading. Most beginners—including the old me—fall into the same traps: chasing 100x moonshots, ignoring stop losses, overleveraging every move, and never taking profits.
Here’s the harsh reality: the traders who succeed long-term aren’t swinging for the fences—they're grinding out consistent singles and doubles. A 10-20% gain may not feel flashy, but stack those over time and you'll outperform the majority of reckless gamblers.
When a trade goes your way, move your stop loss to breakeven. That way, you’re playing with house money. Worst-case? You break even. Best-case? You ride the wave with no risk.
And please, stop using 10x leverage on every trade. You’re not a market wizard—you’re a liquidation waiting to happen. Stick with 1-2x if you truly believe in your setup.
The market will always whisper “just one more trade” or “a bit more leverage.” Discipline means knowing when to say no. Protect your capital, take those "boring" wins, and stay in the game.
Because the goal isn't to get rich overnight. The goal is to still be trading next year—and beyond.
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