For the longest time, I was chasing pumps without really thinking about the downside. I'd jump into a trade because it "looked good" - no plan, no exit, just vibes. And yeah… that didn’t go so well.
Everything changed when I started focusing on risk-reward ratio. Now, before I even enter a trade, I ask: “What am I willing to lose, and what’s the potential gain?” If it’s not at least 1:2 or 1:3, I skip it - no matter how tempting it looks.
This mindset saved my portfolio and my sanity. It’s not about winning every trade, it’s about winning smart over time.