#TradingMistakes101

Lessons from My First Trades

Every trader starts at some point, and mistakes are part of the journey. Looking back, here are some of the biggest trading mistakes I made and what I learned from them:

🔻 Mistake #1: Chasing Upward Trades

I was afraid of missing out on opportunities in currencies simply because they were trendy. I learned a hard lesson: by the time the news comes out, it's often too late.

👉 Lesson: Start with research, not emotions.

🔻 Mistake #2: Ignoring Risk Management

I bet everything I had on a single trade without using a stop-loss order, and I watched it collapse.

👉 Lesson: Always use stop-loss orders, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.

🔻 Mistake #3: Overtrading