#TradingMistakes101 Trading can be profitable, but even professional traders make mistakes. Here are the most common trading mistakes and how to fix them:
### **1. Lack of a Trading Plan**
❌ **Mistake:** Entering trades without a clear strategy.
✅ **Fix:** Define entry and exit rules, risk tolerance levels, and goals before trading.
### **2. Overleveraging**
❌ **Mistake:** Using high leverage leads to loss of capital.
✅ **Fix:** Do not risk more than 1-2% of capital on a single trade.
### **3. Revenge Trading**
❌ **Mistake:** Trying to recover losses with random quick trades.
✅ **Fix:** Take a break after consecutive losses, and stick to your plan.
### **4. Neglecting Stop-Loss Orders**
❌ **Mistake:** Leaving losing trades open in the hope that they will recover.