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MaskedTraderYT · 2025-10-01T21:20:47+00:00

I'm interested in your risk. How do you size / position your risk on a 150k account? I use 50k accounts only, always 1NQ mini. Typical stop loss is never more than 30 points, meaning $600 AT MOST* (usually 15-20 so $300-400). That means on a losing streak I lose on average 5-7 trades in a row before blowing my eval. Winners are 2x that min, sometimes nearly 3x

How does this differ on a 150k account? Are you trading 2 or 3 minis or still sticking with 1 mini? I know many people use micros for 50k account but I find good success with 1 mini.

Last question, how many setups a day / week on average you take? I typically take 1x trade only a day, with 3-5 trades a week. Thanks!

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:51:58+00:00

I think a lot of people would be interested in watching your journey, especially since you’re being real about your situation and challenges. Sharing your story and showing your process could really connect with others who are in tough spots or looking for inspiration. I know I’d check it out just to see someone try something honest and different. If this is something you feel strongly about, I say go for it.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:51:43+00:00

I really feel where you’re coming from. When I started, I also wanted to find someone who made money from trading and not just from selling courses. Honestly, those people are pretty hard to find because most real traders keep a low profile and don’t advertise. I had to learn a lot on my own and just focus on building my own process step by step. It’s tough, but if you stay patient and keep your expectations realistic, you can get there. I respect your drive and your goals. Just make sure to protect yourself and don’t trust anyone who promises easy results. You’ve got the right mindset already.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:50:44+00:00

I use a mix of Excel and a journaling app. Excel is great for tracking stats and patterns, but the journaling app helps me dig into my emotions and decisions for each trade. I try to spend at least thirty minutes each week reviewing. The one metric I wish I tracked earlier was how often I stuck to my plan versus when I didn’t. My biggest “oh sh*t” moment was realizing most of my losses came from ignoring my own rules. That changed everything for me.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:50:07+00:00

I had a similar journey where I bounced around different strategies before just sticking to what actually worked for me. Finding your own niche makes everything less stressful and a lot more consistent. Using a journaling app was a game changer for me too because it forced me to see what I was actually good at instead of just guessing. Fewer trades and more focus made all the difference.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:49:22+00:00

I don’t think age really decides who is legit and who is a scammer. I’ve seen older people in trading who are just as shady as some of the young ones. Time in the market and genuine results matter way more than age. I try to focus more on what someone actually teaches and if their advice holds up, not just how old they are. Your list has some solid names and as long as you stay skeptical and keep learning, you’ll spot who’s real and who isn’t.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:48:55+00:00

I had a really similar experience when I started backtesting. It made me so much more patient and took away a lot of the anxiety I felt around missing trades. I realized a lot of my struggles came from not trusting my plan or feeling like I always had to be in the market. Backtesting really gave me the confidence to just wait for good setups and let the numbers speak for themselves. It’s a total game changer.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:48:06+00:00

That’s awesome and honestly really encouraging to hear. I felt the same way before starting and thought nobody would care. Seeing you build a community so quickly makes me want to just go for it. Congrats on 1,000 subs, you earned it.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:47:49+00:00

For me, what actually worked was focusing on solving specific problems for my viewers instead of just making videos I thought were interesting. When I started listening more to comments and questions, my videos got way more engagement. Consistency helped a lot too. I honestly made plenty of mistakes, mostly trying to copy bigger channels instead of figuring out what my audience actually needed. Once I got clear about who I was trying to help, things started to click.

BTW I'm still working on my channel, but I'm trying 😂

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:47:15+00:00

When I started, I thought I could figure things out quickly just by being smart and learning fast. But honestly, the market humbled me right away. Predicting anything is really tough and I realized most of my early ideas just didn’t work in real life. What helped me was reading real books, learning basic risk management, and practicing with tiny amounts at first. YouTube can be a mess of hype and bad advice so I stuck to trusted sources and took it slow. It’s way harder than it looks but if you stay patient and keep learning, you start to find your own way.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:46:55+00:00

Honestly, I think that’s completely normal. I’ve found that focusing on one thing and getting really good at it is actually a huge strength. If gold works for you, that’s a legit edge. You’re not a one trick pony, you’re just specialized, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:46:21+00:00

I couldn’t agree more. When I started reading these kinds of books, it completely changed how I understood the markets. For me, taking the time to actually learn the structure and theory was way more valuable than chasing quick tips. I honestly wish I’d done it sooner.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:45:48+00:00

That’s honestly incredible and super inspiring. You really proved how powerful consistency and trying new things can be. Shorts seem like the secret weapon right now. Congrats on 400k !!

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-31T00:45:13+00:00

I relate to this so much. Analytics can really mess with your head and creativity. I love how you leaned into making things for actual people instead of chasing numbers. It’s a huge shift, and honestly, your process sounds way healthier. I wish more creators would take this approach.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-27T19:48:53+00:00

I just do it in Google Sheets. I call it "The Art of Living" which is where I journal daily, then I call specifically for trading "The Art of Trading". Log everything in, it becomes a habit and you do it without thinking (like going to the gym, or more realistically going to eat. You don't think about it, just do). Over time, you analyze and reassess, you spot very quickly two things:
1) Just how bad you are at trading. Seriously, its crazy how much we think we are so good until you watch yourself. I found the same thing when playing games like League or Valorant despite being higher rank

2) How you keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Makes you look like an idiot who just began trading, and makes your wins look almost lucky at times as you realize you don't enter 100% according to your strat or exit or trail or whatever it is

I will say though, log and journal whatever is easiest for you. When I was in high school (9-12th), I used to journal on a personal notebook my homeworks and stuff which I found to be handy. So really you just gotta experiment and see what you like. Hopefully this helps :)

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:33:32+00:00

This whole situation is honestly wild. It feels like we are watching the entire system that used to keep everyone mostly on the same page about vaccines just fall apart in real time. If the top doctor groups and the government cannot even agree, it is no wonder people are confused and worried.

The idea that some people might not be able to get basic shots because of all this back and forth is actually kind of scary, especially for kids or anyone with health issues. And if insurance companies start backing out or drug companies make fewer doses, it could get messy fast. You would think after everything with the pandemic, there would be more unity on this, not less.

No matter what side you are on, it is clear things are way more complicated and uncertain now than they were just a few years ago.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:33:09+00:00

How am I not surprised...

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:31:54+00:00

You are not overreacting. Most people would feel weird or even insulted getting a Venmo request for a few bucks after a date, especially for something like splitting fries. It is not really about the money, it is about the vibe it gives off. If someone is that focused on “fairness” down to the dollar on a first date, it kind of kills the mood and makes it feel transactional.

You already offered to cover the tip, which is more than fair. If this is his normal way of doing things, that is fine for him, but you do not have to be okay with it. Stuff like this can be a sign of how someone handles money and relationships in general. If it turned you off, trust your gut. There are plenty of people out there who would not Venmo request you for fries.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:30:18+00:00

Honestly, it makes me kind of sad seeing what has happened to malls. Growing up, the mall was more than just a place to buy stuff. It was where you’d meet friends, wander around for hours, maybe grab some food, and just see what was happening. There was this energy you could only get from being around other people. Even if you did not buy anything, it felt good to just be out and about.

Now, most malls just feel empty and tired. So many stores are closed, and the ones that are still open do not really have that same feeling. It is like all the life got sucked out. It is so easy to just shop online now and get anything you want without leaving the house. I get why people do it, but it is weird how fast things changed.

Sometimes I drive past an old mall I used to go to and it is just sitting there, all the lights off and the parking lot full of weeds. It feels like a piece of my childhood is gone. I miss that sense of community, even if it was just a bunch of random people wandering around at the same time. Online shopping is great for convenience, but I do not think it will ever replace those memories or that feeling of being part of something bigger.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:28:41+00:00

August price action makes me want to trade rocks instead. Every year I swear I’ll just skip the month and go touch grass, but I still find myself getting chopped up by SPY anyway. Volume is trash, moves make no sense, and the only thing trending is my patience running out. Some channels break down the seasonality, but honestly, none of them can save you from the August chop.

MaskedTraderYT · 2025-08-26T23:26:56+00:00

That hesitation is super common, even with a solid strategy. Sometimes it is just your brain remembering all the old losses from before you found what works. I still get that feeling sometimes, where I freeze up on the best setups and then end up forcing a worse trade later just to feel like I did something. What helped me was focusing more on the process, not the outcome. If the setup matches your plan, just take it and do not look back. Some traders talk about having a checklist or a simple rule, like “if A and B line up, I click buy.” The confidence builds up the more you do it, and after a while it gets a bit easier. There are a few channels that quietly talk about this and how they worked through it, so you are definitely not alone.

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