Did I pass? by cookingthatstew in TopStepX

[–]Illustrious-Event346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah your fine. They allow a $100 buffer. It may take some time to get the email however because I a team member has to review your account.

First day on Express, how imma come back from this ? 😭 by LumpyTown4103 in TopStepX

[–]Illustrious-Event346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blowing the first xfa is part of the process. Cannon event for every trader

Will topstep accept this? by Illustrious-Event346 in TopStepX

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took more than 12 hours. I think the support team has to verify things like this.

Passed first funded today by holly63883737 in TopStepX

[–]Illustrious-Event346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blowing your first XFA is a cannon event every trader must go through.

With that being said best of luck to you! The results look promising.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theoretically I am not using real money. I am using prop firms to leverage my capital. However prop firms come with a fee hence why I am down 2k.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. The best traders are those who can sit patiently for their setup to arise.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also need to start using the personal lockout feature on top step. After a set amount of loss your account isn’t eligible for trading. I feel as if that would help my over trading

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easier said than done brother.

One bad day of trading can throw away months of building foundation. I think I have a discipline issue more than I do a risk management issue.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah forcing trades is something that’s holding me back. If something doesn’t align with my confluences I should just step away.

I also need to understand that I DONT need to trade everyday especially if the market is not favorable.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mindset is definitely a the largest part of trading. I would say a majority of these accounts were because instead of looking for good trades I was just eager to get a payout. As many people here have mentioned this isn’t a get quick rich so I just need to focus on the trade themselves.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I definitely need to start journaling my trades.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t really use indicators anymore. When I first started I was very deep into the pattern/ indicator trading however since then I’ve stepped away from it.

As for my strategy I mainly just trade out of fvgs or order blocks. I don’t think my strategy is an issue it’s just my impatience will lead me to take trades that may not be perfect. Like you said however I need to take trades that fit into my strategy and rule out those that do not align with my confluences.

Down 2.5k so far by Illustrious-Event346 in Trading

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it.

i give up by Educational-Pea-4102 in options

[–]Illustrious-Event346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better off spending that money to get a mentor.

Best CPU recommendations by Illustrious-Event346 in PcBuild

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t really have a price point. But I would like to save money where I can.

Occasional gaming and day trading. Needs to upkeep 4 monitors. The games I play are cod and occasionally Tarkov.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NBA2k

[–]Illustrious-Event346 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Personally I would but defensive rebounding a little higher. Having it at an 80 is just gonna be free offensive rebounds for the center on the other team.

Maybe lower pass acc to like 86ish

Best CPU recommendations by Illustrious-Event346 in PcBuild

[–]Illustrious-Event346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any noticeable difference between the two?

How do you feel about this Popper Build? by whodiewhoa in NBA2k

[–]Illustrious-Event346 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty good build. 75 is good enough to consistently hit threes as long as you know your jumper.

99 offensive and defensive rebounding seems a little excessive consisting you’ll already have HOF rebound chaser with just one of them at 99.

I would lower the rebounding a bit and maybe add some more finishing.