THE TRADE THAT GOT AWAY
There are moments in trading where everything aligns—the analysis is solid, the entry is planned, and the market moves just as predicted. But sometimes, despite everything, the trade slips through your fingers. That was my experience with a recent short setup on the XRP market.
I had been closely monitoring price action, identifying a clear bearish setup. Resistance was holding strong, momentum was fading, and all signs pointed toward a drop. I mapped out my entry and targets, and everything looked clean. The market moved close to my entry level—but not quite. Then, it reversed and played out exactly as I had anticipated, without me in the trade.
This wasn’t just frustrating—it was a reminder of one of the toughest parts of trading: discipline over impulse.
Many traders in this situation would chase the move, jump in late, or widen their stop-loss to catch the action. I didn’t. And while I missed out on potential profits, I kept something far more valuable: consistency and trust in my process.
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