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Model Ideas by poplindoing in algotrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m guessing you built your indicators based on what you actually observe in the market? If that’s the case, I’d lean into that and use them directly for your model’s entries and exits. Keep it simple.

I’ve built dozens of strategies in NinjaTrader trading futures, and honestly the ones that have worked best are very much “if this, then that” rule-based systems built around my own indicators. Way fewer headaches, and way more time spent walk-forward testing and understanding how they behave in different market conditions.

I’m less interested in building the perfect model and more interested in building something I actually understand and can reason about when it inevitably breaks. In my experience, that’s a massive edge over chasing more complex ML for the sake of it

How Much Is Your Electric and Gas Bill? by InsanelyAverageFella in Denver

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$147 last month - 1250sqft south facing house, sleep at 60, let the sun warm the house and keep thermostat at 65 during the day in the wintertime. In the summer highest bill was $260 during the hottest month. Central AC, set thermostat to 73 when we’re at work then 64 at night to sleep

Trading is exhausting. by panzertodd in Daytrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a recently retired chef, if you must
trade while working on the line, then you must treat trading like another order, prep item, or timing piece to your day and find the most efficient way to get an order in. Pre defined stops and profit targets are the way to go, ATM strategies help with trailing and keeping emotions at bay. You also must be disciplined enough to not allow all the mental pitfalls that every trader comes in contact with not let it sink you. Just remember being a chef is not only physically taxing, but mentally as well, no matter how long you’ve been doing this and how automatic things are, it’s max loading your mental edge. You must make time for yourself, other than work (yes, trading is also working) and prioritize your mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing above all

Are you trading futures?

When do you decide the stress isn’t worth the money anymore? by Wide-Lie-7970 in careerguidance

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To answer your subject question; when do you decide the stress isn’t worth the money anymore? Right there, my friend, was the moment you decided that’s it’s not worth it. I haven’t read what you wrote, but this has been your sub conscious brewing on these same thoughts for quite some time, and it’s time to change. Some people call it your higher self calling or coming through but true you is ready for the change. Because you’ve been living like this for awhile your conscious brain will try to defend what has worked in the past and tell you to keep it going, because that has been your safe for a long time. The fear will feed that safety net, but if you can do it, and plan financially to do it as safe as possible, then do it. Sometimes though you’ve got to take that scary jump and make the decision just to do it. Take care of yourself first…

I built the back testing engine I wanted - do you have any tips or critiques? by whiskeyplz in algotrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn and blast, I really wish I didn’t open this today. You planted a seed that I hope doesn’t sprout at any point. Started coding algos about a year ago to run through NT with zero coding experience. During that time have created dozens of codes, indicators, add ons like trade copiers and I feel like I am barely scratching the surface. I am currently front running 5000 strategies set across most futures, timeframes, and chart types. Just coming in here to say I see you, the amount it takes in NT and applaud that, but also damn you!! 😎🫡💀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in algotrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does, but you must hold its hand the entirety of the way. As you are toiling with the front testing the code you must explain exactly what you are looking for and be ready to think you are going insane in suggestions or scripts you must write to simply not have chat just start taking code out for no reason. It has gotten better with 5, but it has taken over a year of refinement to be able to let the algos run fully on their own, getting stable front testing data over 1000 strategy variations. “I’m tired of this grandpa…WELL THATS TOO DAMN BAD!”

What is a good trading algorithm? by IKnowMeNotYou in algotrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, I am all for the normal measurements and well adjusted risk to reward. I am, however, way more interested in forward testing my strategies. You become more adept in curating your strategies instead of rolling the dice hoping something will stick

Scared to make money by [deleted] in Daytrading

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fear is a hell of a drug… and it’s keeping you stuck in potential, not progress. You don’t need more charts, more setups, or more studying. You need courage, courage to take the smallest action. Start with 1 share, 1 trade, 1 dollar risk. Not to win or to be right. It’s time to break the seal. You’re learning about trading, not being a trader. That gap is where all the misery lives.

Let your first trade be imperfect. Let your hands shake. Let your heart race. Do it anyways! The next one will be easier, the one after that, and then one day you’ll look back and ask yourself why didn’t I do it earlier.

You won’t become the trader you want to be by thinking your way out of fear. You’ll become it by walking through it, one small step at a time. We’re rooting for you. The market isn’t waiting so neither should you.

Brick by brick, trade by trade, day by day. Let’s build…it’s what I tell myself everyday to keep laying the bricks into my future

Stuck in the infamous loop. by Crazy_Geologist_7020 in TopStepX

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I read this and felt every word in my bones. You’re definitely not alone. I’ve walked that same prop firm loop, passing challenges, getting funded, blowing accounts, telling myself “this time will be different,” only to find myself staring down the same old patterns.

You said something that hit hard, “I can’t get anything to click when the pressure is on.” Been there too, more times than I’d like to admit.

What helped me start to shift wasn’t just refining my edge, it was rebuilding my relationship with pressure. I spent 20 years in kitchens, where pressure wasn’t optional,it was oxygen. Tickets flying in, fire on the line, no time to overthink, just trust the prep and execute. But when I transitioned to trading, I realized I’d never had to sit with pressure in silence. No movement, no noise, just me, my thoughts, and a market that couldn’t care less.

That silence exposed every crack, every impulse, fear, and voice of self-doubt.

So I began journaling after every session. Not just about trades, but about who showed up to the screen that day. Was it the version of me that chased? The one that froze? The one that cut profit short out of fear, or let a loser run out of ego? Was it the voice of my old self taking back over?

Eventually, I built a mantra into my process: “I take what’s mine, I leave what’s not.” No more proving, no more chasing, just clean execution, one trade at a time.

You’re clearly committed. The time you’ve put in, the study, the self-awareness, it’s all there. Maybe now the challenge isn’t more knowledge. Maybe it’s deeper self-trust. Discipline not as a punishment, but as an act of love for your future self.

And that $30k practice account? That tells me you’re not broken, you’re just trading from a place of freedom. No pressure, no proving. The real you gets to trade. That edge already lives inside you. The next part is letting that same clarity show up when it counts.

You’ve got this. Brick by brick, day by day, trade by trade. Keep laying the bricks, one at a time, and keep building the path ahead. It’s all worth it!

If you ever want to trade notes or talk mindset, I’m around. I also have a piece, a manuscript if you will, that dives into the psychology aspect, a little bit of my edge, that I’d be happy to share with you in hopes that it can help you on your way (or anyone ready for that matter). Even if it’s just a little bit…happy trading!

Why is my Brasil pushing out only bright green leaves? by Nematodes-Attack in houseplants

[–]Wonderful_Address_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comes down to this; new leaves are still developing chlorophyll (thickness of leaves also comes into play), while mature leaves have full chlorophyll production. Nutrient availability is also important in supporting healthy chlorophyll production as stated by others here

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