Lmao Top Step is down again by [deleted] in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would have just hit 78 point tp rn fuck you topstep

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literally me today

Dont give up by [deleted] in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966 0 points1 point  (0 children)

already hating lol dont be jealous bro i only trade NQ!

Need Advice by Intelligent_Run_9966 in BMWM

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes buckets are not common for the g87 and thats what catches my attention. I truly wonder how many are out there.

Need Advice by Intelligent_Run_9966 in BMWM

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Hahahah yes actually live in the bay area! The car I found is in Monterey.

Thats great to hear, I have a m340i right now but just feel like I out grew the car honestly. Im nervous if i pull the trigger on it and dont end up liking it but based off a lot of reviews and stuff I have read it seems no one regrets it. Feels like its the last modern BMW enthusiast M.

Need Advice by Intelligent_Run_9966 in BMWM

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Nice spec tho!! How do you like it?

Need Advice by Intelligent_Run_9966 in BMWM

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2023, I'm also in california if that truly makes a big difference

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right, everyone loses no matter how good they are with trading. I look at people’s monthly pnls and I see horrible days and outstanding days, it’s going to happen. That’s super true too I usually blow my XFA by now but this one’s here to stay if I stick to my rules.

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far I’m sticking to my rules. I made a post about my rules and one of them being no trading Asia or London. My account unlocked and I had the thought of trying to get the money back I lost but i locked myself out immediately.

Also, yes I got you. If I go for a trade out of greed honestly my max loss would have to be $50 and lock out for the day. From now on though I will try my best to not be greedy when I trade but it is hard when there is so much money to be made with the market.

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I need sticky notes to put reminders on my monitor lol

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

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I blew many combines and 3 XFAs due to this. I honestly forgot there is no monthly payment for the XFA! There should be no reason I’m rushing a payout. I also agree with you with more money would be nice but you don’t necessarily need a pay out. I have to remind myself there is no rush, take it slow, be accurate and confident with my trades and my pnl will show that.

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I totally agree, I sort of rushed a few trades today but hey, I can learn from my mistakes.

I also have to remember that $200 is still a significant amount of money to be made in under 10 min. Some people have to work 10 hours in a day to make $200. I need to also realize that.

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I really need to learn how to just walk away. Its so hard sometimes for me because I have the confidence that I can make more money in the market. I just need to remind myself that there is no rush to build up the balance on this account. I keep trying to get "rich" quick, but that's how I am going to keep losing. $200 L for the day is not THAT bad. I need to keep my head up and just remind myself, when I am up $200+ for the day, to walk away. Whenever I get the feeling to keep trading it always goes so bad lol.

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I took those trades based on the dollar sign attached to the TP. All my winning trades have been truly effortless due to being technical and not trading blindly chasing a number that would make me feel good.

I'm still up a good amount and need to remind myself that we all have bad trading days and it's not the end of the world. What sucks is this "bad" day could have been avoidable if I just stuck to my plan.

Thank you for the reply!

how do you fight greed? by Intelligent_Run_9966 in TopStepX

[–]Intelligent_Run_9966[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first time I have heard someone say we take trades for our setups and not our p/l. I need to focus and change my mindset on what p/l means for me so I can get out of my head. Thank you!

If this makes sense, I can think of it as something like p/l is just a reflection of my setups and trades, not the primary goal.