Why do 90% of traders fail? The secret isn't luck, it's the rules they ignore.
Profit in this world is not a coincidence, it is a system.
Many people enter the market with the dream of getting rich quick, but they exit with huge losses because they treat trading as a game of chance.
The truth is that professional trading is like running a business, with strict principles and rules. I've summarized the essence of this experience for you in 12 rules. If you master them, you'll move from the 90% to the 10% club.
1️⃣First axis: The basis of success - strategy and advance planning
Before you put a single dollar into any trade, you must build your fort. That fort is your plan.
#Rule_1: Focus on one strategy until you master it. Don't scatter yourself among dozens of strategies. Choose one clear strategy, such as trading using moving averages or Japanese candlestick patterns, and delve into it. For example, if you choose a moving average crossover strategy (say, the 20-day crossing the 50-day), practice it on a TradingView demo account 100 times. Understand when its signal is strong and when it's false. Mastering one strategy is better than superficially knowing ten.
#Law_2: Don't enter a battle without a map. Every trade is a mini-battle. Entering one without defining your three key points is financial suicide. Before pressing the buy or sell button, have these numbers written in front of you:
1. Entry Point: The ideal price confirmed by your strategy.
2. Stop-Loss: Your last line of defense. It's the price at which you admit your analysis was wrong and exit with minimal damage.
3. Take-Profit Target: A take-profit point that you set in advance based on resistance levels or your strategy objectives.
#Rule_3: Trade with the flow, not against it. One of the easiest ways to lose money is to "swim against the flow." If the overall market trend (for example, Bitcoin) is upward, focus on buying opportunities. Use simple tools like moving averages to identify the general trend on larger time frames (daily or weekly). Trading against the trend requires greater expertise and greater risk.
#Law_4: Your position size is your capital shield. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total capital on a single trade. If your account contains $10,000, your maximum allowable loss on any trade is $100-200. This law is what separates a professional trader from a gambler. It ensures you stay in the game even after a series of losing trades.
2️⃣ The second axis: The battlefield - discipline and control of emotions
The hardest part of trading is not analyzing the chart, but controlling the beast inside you: your emotions.
#Law_5: Accept Losses as Part of the Business Every successful trader, from Jesse Livermore to the present day, has had losing trades. Loss isn't a failure; it's an operational cost in this business. Don't turn a small losing trade into a major disaster by clinging to hope. If the price hits your "stop loss," close the trade immediately. Ego and greed are your mortal enemies.
#Law_6: Don't trade out of boredom. The market is not a casino. If there isn't a clear opportunity that aligns with your strategy, the best decision is to do nothing. Random trading just because you "feel" the market will move is the quickest way to destroy your account. Patience is a trading principle in itself.
#Law_7: Control fear and greed
✅Fear makes you close a winning trade early, leaving a lot of profits on the table.
✅Greed makes you chase unrealistic goals or increase your position size after a winning trade, exposing you to greater losses. The solution? Your written plan. It's the rule of thumb, unaffected by your emotions. Stick to it strictly.
3️⃣The third axis: Growth engine - continuous learning and development
The market is constantly changing, and if you don't evolve with it, it will crush you.
#Rule 8: Make chart reading a daily habit. Spend 30 minutes each day analyzing charts, even if you're not trading. Open TradingView and study Japanese candlesticks, identifying price patterns like head and shoulders or double tops. This daily practice is like training a muscle; over time, chart reading will become a second language.
#Law_9: Your journal is your personal teacher. Record every trade you make: Why did you enter? How did you feel? What was the outcome?
This journal isn't just a record; it's a powerful analytical tool. After 50 trades, you'll notice patterns in your behavior. You might discover that you always lose when you trade late at night, or when you deviate from your plan.
#Law_10: Learn from the giants. Read life-changing books for traders, such as "The Disciplined Trader" by Mark Douglas. Watch interviews with successful investors. Learn from their mistakes and successes. This saves you years of trial and error.
#Law_11: Conduct a weekly performance review. At the end of each week, sit down and analyze your performance.
How many deals have you made?
What was the profit to loss ratio?
What is the most common mistake you have made?
This weekly review is your compass to continually correct your course and improve your strategy.
#Law12: Education Never Stops The world of crypto and financial markets is evolving at an astonishing pace.
What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. Follow trusted experts, learn about new technologies, and always be open to developing your tools and knowledge.
#Final_advice from a trader to a trader:
🙏 Always remember, trading is not a race to riches, but rather building a castle for your capital, brick by brick. Patience and discipline are the cement that holds this castle together.
Start with capital you can afford to lose, and take your time to learn before risking large sums of money.
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