always use a stop loss, which is a price point where I accept a small loss if the market goes against me. This protects my capital. I also set a target price where I’ll take profits when the market moves in my favor.
I only risk a small portion of my account on each trade to stay safe in case the market doesn’t work as expected. Sometimes I hold trades for a few hours, sometimes for a few days, depending on the trend. My goal is slow, steady growth by making disciplined decisions every time.