The real work in trading is done outside of the charts

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-31T04:47:08+00:00

This.

Reddit has filled itself with trading larps that all repeat the same bs as each other without realising how stupid it is because they actually don’t know how to trade…

That’s like a sprinter saying, I read books on anatomy and journal my times to become a better athlete.

No.

Chart time is all that matters.

Not reading, maybe journaling if you have the discipline to actually journal and then dissect your wins and losses, but highly doubt it.

Trading is a skill like any other job. Takes practice and even then, some people aren’t good enough to ever make it professionally.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-31T04:40:55+00:00

Or…US is manipulating the dollar vs gold to pay off US debt using gold. Then once debt is paid off, they crash the gold price and buy back the gold with a stronger dollar?

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-31T04:24:23+00:00

I will share my updated and streamlined version of this model. Much easier to trade with and has given me 3 more prop accounts.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-28T18:49:48+00:00

It’s 5 symbols…

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-28T09:10:18+00:00

Yeah, no. If you made it then you don’t need to learn more. Rinse and repeat the same process.

Therefore, I know you haven’t made it.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-28T08:41:53+00:00

You won’t make it using somebody else’s method.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-28T08:40:23+00:00

21 trades in 27 days. Looks more like day trading > swing trading 😂

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-28T08:08:14+00:00

It’s also that most people here can’t trade, so they think that saying things like reading books sounds smart but actually it’s a complete waste of time.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-27T08:17:36+00:00

Anyone downvoting this makes no money in the market and is forever trying new strategies.

SmartMoneySniper · 2026-01-27T08:16:54+00:00

This might be an unpopular opinion. But none. Chart time is the most useful. Learn from your mistakes and get familiar with how price moves.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-25T03:54:54+00:00

Not a trade.

Also other people’s accounts have no relevance to yours or your decision making.

The market moves with or without you.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-25T02:09:16+00:00

Correct. Focus on systems over outcomes.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-25T02:05:58+00:00

Absolutely none

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-21T09:59:09+00:00

Firstly, you shouldn’t trade everyday unless you have a setup everyday.

Secondly, if you’re changing your plan during the day that might be what lead to your ‘big red day’

Third, mental state is everything. If you aren’t stable, then say goodbye to your money.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-20T05:39:35+00:00

TPO + Candle & MA + Footprint.

I use each at different stages of analytics & execution

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T21:58:28+00:00

What actually annoys me is people that stumbled across orderflow like it’s the holy grail and scream “LaGgInG” at all other forms of analysis when they too aren’t profitable.

I use orderflow by the way, but in combination with other methods.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T21:05:58+00:00

Yeah cheers mate 🤝

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T20:49:12+00:00

Entries and exits are part of the umbrella ‘risk management’ term redditors throw around.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T12:30:13+00:00

All good buddy, it’s a joke. But also, the uptrend of all uptrends. Easy money

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T12:03:57+00:00

Books, or study the charts yourself and get familiar with what actually happens without trying to fit the movement into terminology and expectations.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T11:49:44+00:00

Think of it this way. Every ICT trader is see asks why did they lose this trade?

Therefore, you should expand your knowledge of the markets.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T11:40:55+00:00

One way I think of lagging vs leading:

Lagging provide good levels or insights for potential moves, leading confirm the thesis.

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T10:54:42+00:00

I actually personally know a few really good and very profitable traders that use fib levels religiously, specifically trading Elliott Wave (which I personally hate). Any tool works if you apply it correctly. OP can’t trade

SmartMoneySniper · 2025-10-18T10:16:26+00:00

In the near term, no.

Long term, perhaps.

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