#TradingMistakes101
📉 ERROR #1: Trading without a clear plan
One of the most common mistakes made by novice traders is entering a trade based on “gut feelings.” It seems the chart is rising — time to buy. A red candle appears — time to sell. In the end, it all ends in chaos and losses.
🎯 Trading without a plan is like playing in a casino. If you don’t know in advance:
• where you are entering,
• where you are exiting,
• how much you are willing to lose,
• what profit target you are setting,
then you are not trading; you are just hoping for luck.
✅ Solution: develop a simple trading plan. It should include:
• specific entry rules (based on signals, levels, etc.),
• the position size (as a % of your deposit),
• stop-loss and take-profit,
• the conditions for exiting a trade.
A plan helps eliminate emotions and maintain discipline, especially during volatility.
💬 Remember: discipline beats intuition in the long run.