[FlashTrader]

Day trading isn’t just about finding good entries for me, it’s about knowing when to stop trading!

I used to overtrade like crazy. I’d have a solid morning session, up a decent amount, and then give it all back (or worse) by forcing trades in the afternoon. The problem? I was trading out of boredom, not opportunity.

Now I set daily cutoff rules:

1. If I hit my profit target, I walk away.

2. If I take two losses in a row, I step back for at least an hour.

3. If volume dries up and setups become choppy, I call it a day.

How do you avoid overtrading?

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[Delph]

Man I feel this post in my soul. The afternoon fade has wrecked me more times than I care to admit. I used to think “Just one more good trade” but it was always one more bad one.

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[Steve]

Overtrading is undisciplined gambling with extra steps. If you don’t have an edge in the afternoon, why are you in the market? Would a sniper keep shooting at nothing just because they’re bored?

Stick to your rules and protect your capital. You don’t get paid for how much you trade – only for how well you trade.

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[PipPredator240]

Quality > Quantity

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[Steve]

Exactly my friend.

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[Christian Harris]

I think long-term success boils down to one thing – Sticking to your trading plan.

Develop a clear plan with specific entry and exit rules, risk management guidelines, and overall trading goals.

Adhere to this plan strictly to avoid impulsive decisions. If a trade doesn’t match your setup criteria, avoid taking it, no matter how tempting.

This approach will help you avoid FOMO in every market movement and help you to focus on making more calculated, profitable decisions in your day trading activities.

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[James Barra]

Adding to this, you can check out example day trading plans.

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[FlashTrader]

The example plans are a tad simplistic but not a bad start.

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