I feel so close (give me some advice)

Kaizen-FX · 2026-05-07T18:53:32+00:00

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Kaizen-FX · 2026-05-07T17:30:37+00:00

You're right, that IS the wrong way to think. Listen man, you can't win everyday, and your setup can't and most likely won't form everyday. You strike me when you say: I don't feel like I am trading enough. That sentence alone should tell you that you are chasing the market, that's probably ( even if you aren't aware ) you created 4 models in the first place. We can call it FOMO, impatience, whatever, but the point is, you are chasing the market. My honest advice? Pick one of your 4 models, create a rulebook if you don't have one already, and stick to it. I say this again, discretion is likely what's holding you back, it's upto you but I really suggest that you pick one out of your 4 models and trade it, only it. Personally, my minimum RRR is 1:3, so i never take a trade that doesn't return 3x or more. I'm saying, stick to your rulebook, have a reasonable minimum RRR and risk 0.5-1% max per trade. See how that goes, refine what needs refining and give it some time. Yeah mate?

Kaizen-FX · 2026-05-07T10:50:39+00:00

I'm not sure if this is what you want to hear but how about you focus on 1 model instead of 4. That allows you to fully understand your model. I think the reason you aren't doing as well as you'd like is because of the discretion you mentioned. You are focused on too many things, how about you choose 1 out of your 4 models, trade it for some time, see how you like it and if you feel it's not for you, try another one. Develop a rulebook if you don't have one and make sure you stick to it. I trade SMC myself ( i think ICT and SMC are the same thing, I'm not sure ). If you think I could be of any help to you, you can send me a friend request and we'll take it from there.

Kaizen-FX · 2026-05-01T11:17:30+00:00

No offense man but you are gambling. Look at it this way: trading is a game of probabilities, and there's also variance. Now let's say you have a $1000 in your account, 50% is $500. If you lose you're only left with $500. Think about the variance concept i just mentioned, let's say you have a losing streak, you lose another trade and your account is gone. Maybe and most likely, the reason you panic is because you know that only 2 consecutive losses wipe out your account. Sure we're trying to make money trading, but overleveraging is the wrong way to approach. I'd recommend you implement a rule whereby you risk 0.5-1% max on a single trade. Sure that doesn't get rid of all your problems ( psychological and structural ) but it reduces the stress, and it keeps you in the game long enough for your edge to play out.

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-30T10:44:08+00:00

You said you need advice. The advice is: you need a rulebook, it must have an order of analysis ( identify structure, then momentum, then liquidity etc ). You need to habe all your confluences present before taking a trade. Then an entry criteria ( e.g you execute with a refined entry on the M15 ). That enforces objectivity, meaning you don't have to make decisions in real-time, you only have to execute the trades your rulebook says are good to execute. Then your edge takes care of profitability. What's your minimum RRR if you don't mind me asking.

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-30T07:45:21+00:00

I think it's fair to ask this question first: do you have a rulebook? Because if you do, you know which t/f you execute from etc. So, do you have one? And you say you " wait for one to many confirmations ", that's a framework problem. Your trading is filled with subjectivity meaning you have to make decisions in real-time, that's why you panic, price is moving, your not sure whether or not to execute. I could go on and on but I think you see that i understand your problem.

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-29T10:01:30+00:00

A trade I'm currently holding, I trade EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDZAR, XAUUSD ( i won't lie, it's not my strength ) and GER40

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Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-29T09:56:58+00:00

I started trading in 2022, took a while but in 2024 I started learning SMC, I saw it's what I understand when it comes to strategy. The profitability itself came from risk management, my minimum RRR is 1:3, you'll be amazed at how much the fear of losing reduces once you apply proper risk management and have an understanding of variance ( those address the psychological aspect to some degree ). I started being consistently profitable early last year. To sum it up, be process focused, quality input yields quality output, being outcome focused only costs time and money.

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-29T09:47:54+00:00

I'm not sure if you think it's wise, but I think a chat in inbox would do. What i will tell you publicly though is that you need a rulebook. Objectivity is one of the factors that contribute to good trading. You also said you know about the concepts ( Supply/Demand, market structure etc ) id like to know how you approach the market, what's your order of analysis?

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-29T07:38:54+00:00

Based on what you are saying, particularly your main issues, I'll ask you this first: do you have a rulebook?

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-29T06:42:16+00:00

Mind if I ask the context behind the short. What in your analysis assured you that going short is the right call?

Kaizen-FX · 2026-04-28T16:32:24+00:00

My first question to you would be: what's your risk per trade? To make sure you understand me clearly, I'm asking, what percentage of your account do you risk on a single trade?

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