#TradingStrategyMistakes
📉 Top 3 Trading Strategy Mistakes That Cost You Money
Even good traders lose money — not because their strategy is bad, but because they misuse it. Here are the 3 most common strategy killers:
1️⃣ No Edge
You copied a strategy from YouTube or Twitter… but do you know its win rate? Expected R:R?
A strategy without a real edge is just gambling with structure.
✅ Fix: Backtest. You must know the stats before going live.
2️⃣ Inconsistency
One day you scalp. Next day you swing. Then you follow a signal group.
Jumping between styles makes it impossible to get consistent results.
✅ Fix: Stick to one strategy for at least 20 trades before judging its performance.
3️⃣ Emotional Overrides
You said you’d exit at 2R. But price spikes and greed kicks in — you hold longer, and it reverses.
Strategy only works if you follow it. Otherwise, it’s just wishful thinking.
✅ Fix: Automate exits or write down exact rules and follow them like a checklist.
💬 Which of these mistakes hurt you most?
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❗️Disclaimer:
This is not financial advice. This content is for educational purposes only. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly.