$SUI 2. Protect Capital Relentlessly—No Exceptions

Your first mission is to protect capital, not to chase profit. Always set a stop-loss before entering any trade and honor it without hesitation. Never widen stops or hold onto losses with hope. A controlled small loss is a strategic decision; an uncontrolled large loss is a system failure. Capital preservation ensures you remain in the game long enough for probability to reward you. Risk a fixed percentage per trade—consistently. Without strict protection, even a few losses can cripple your account. Defense is strength. A trader who survives any market condition will inevitably grow with patience and discipline.