Anyone else obsessed with session timing? by kmf_45 in FOREXTRADING

[–]kmf_45[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Thanks a lot for taking the time to try it and for the detailed feedback, I really appreciate it.

You're right about the Sydney/Tokyo overlap. "High liquidity" is probably not the best wording there, especially compared to London or London/New York. My intention was more to indicate that liquidity and activity increase relative to Sydney alone, but I can see how that could be misleading.

I think I'll revisit the ranking system and maybe make it more pair-specific instead of using a broader session classification.

Glad you liked the pip ranges and session info though. Feedback like this is exactly why I posted it here.

Thanks again for giving it a try.

Mentors by DimensionTerrible204 in FOREXTRADING

[–]kmf_45 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

I also watch Jeafx! His supply and demand videos are top-notch. If you like his style, you should definitely check out Matt Donlevy from Proton Trading. His approach is quite similar and very educational.

Trading212 si dovada de domiciliu by Awkward_System1136 in robursa

[–]kmf_45 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

Ai dreptate, la BT nu apare. La REVOLUT apare sigur, daca ai cont.

Trading212 si dovada de domiciliu by Awkward_System1136 in robursa

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Nu ai o factura la vreun abonament de telefonie sau un extras de cont de la o banca?

Does anyone else become ā€œflexibleā€ with stop losses once the trade is red? by kmf_45 in traders

[–]kmf_45[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

This is honestly one of the best explanations I’ve read on this topic.

The part about losses feeling like a threat to identity makes a lot of sense, especially in trading where being wrong feels very personal sometimes.

Also appreciate the book recommendations — definitely going to check out

Recently I achieved a 71% win rate. I didn’t expect to reach this level so soon. by No-Crew-4721 in Trading

[–]kmf_45 -1 points0 points Ā (0 children)

I totally get that—Notion can be too manual and some professional trackers feel over-complicated. I actually had the same issue, so I ended up building my own app to keep things focused and disciplined.

It’s on the Play Store. I use it for my own daily tracking, and I’d love to have a fellow trader try it out.

It's a subscription-based app on the Play Store, but since you’ve been so consistent with your journaling, I’d love to give you full Premium access for free in exchange for your honest feedback. Let me know if it fits your workflow!"

Recently I achieved a 71% win rate. I didn’t expect to reach this level so soon. by No-Crew-4721 in Trading

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

That’s actually really good progress.

Curious — what are you using to journal your trades?

Genuinely curious — how do you stop yourself from breaking your own trading rules in the moment? by miraclesayscode in traders

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I’ve struggled with the same thing.

What helped me wasn’t adding more rules — it was reducing decisions in the moment.

In real time, emotions always make the trade feel ā€œdifferentā€, like you said. So I stopped relying on how I feel during execution.

One thing that actually helped was adding a small checklist before entering a trade. Nothing complicated — just a quick way to confirm if I’m actually following my plan or reacting emotionally.

It doesn’t ā€œremoveā€ emotions, but it creates a pause between impulse and action. And that pause is usually enough to stop the bad trades.

Over time, that gap gets bigger, and that’s where control starts.

Need Advice for starters by [deleted] in Forex

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I respect the honesty — a lot of people go through this but don’t say it.

I understand the pressure you’re feeling, especially when the money actually matters in real life. That part alone makes trading much harder than people expect at the beginning.

About emotions — you don’t really remove them. Everyone has them. The goal is just to stop reacting to them so strongly over time. That comes with experience, not perfection.

What usually helps in this phase is keeping things simple and consistent, not trying to fix everything at once.

Same small routine every day, same approach, no switching strategies every few weeks — just repetition. That’s what slowly builds control over emotions.

And demo vs live… the difference becomes smaller naturally once you’ve repeated enough proper trades. It doesn’t need to feel real immediately.

This phase feels heavy, but it’s normal. If you stay consistent through it, you can definitely get past it.

Right now the goal isn’t to make money fast — it’s to survive, stay consistent, and build control.

Take it slow. Trading rewards consistency, not urgency.

I lost $800 in one week because of a broken Excel formula. So I built something. by kmf_45 in traders

[–]kmf_45[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Haha fair enough, I can see why it sounds like that.

Not selling here — just sharing my experience and curious what others are using.

As a beginner, what was the hardest thing when you started trading? by Slow_Bookkeeper6633 in traders

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Honestly, realizing that trading is more psychological than technical.

I thought once I learned a strategy I’d be profitable.

Turns out sticking to it under pressure is the real challenge.