Day trading demands precision, discipline, and a well-tested strategy. One effective approach is scalping, which targets small price movements multiple times a day. Others prefer momentum trading, entering positions based on news, volume spikes, or technical breakouts. Personally, combining support/resistance levels with volume analysis has proven reliable — buying near support with confirmation or shorting near resistance.
Emotions can ruin even the best setup. I keep emotions in check by setting predefined entry/exit points, using stop-losses, and avoiding overtrading. Sticking to a trading plan and limiting exposure per trade (usually 1-2% of capital) helps manage risk. Fast markets can be tempting, but discipline and patience matter more than FOMO. Journaling trades, reviewing mistakes, and taking breaks also help maintain a calm mindset. In day trading, protecting capital is as crucial as making profits. It's a game of survival, precision, and consistency.