For me, day trading is a game of speed, clarity, and self-control. Within a single day, you have to make decisions not at the level of 'maybe', but at the level of 'there is a signal - take action'.
For me, simple but proven principles work:
— I only trade when the market provides a clear structure
— I use support/resistance levels, indicators like VWAP and RSI
— I never enter a position without a stop — even on a minute timeframe
What is important: day trading is not just about charts, it’s about emotional endurance.
I always set a limit on the number of trades and the profit/loss for the day. This keeps me from losing focus and helps avoid "overtrading".
The biggest mistake is to trade without a clear plan or to try to "make back" losses. The market will always give a chance tomorrow, but only to those who haven't burned out today.
Day trading is not a lifestyle; it’s a work regime. And here, it’s not the fastest who survive, but the most stable.