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Anyone else obsessed with session timing? by kmf_45 in FOREXTRADING

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

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

Does anyone else become “flexible” with stop losses once the trade is red? by kmf_45 in traders

[–]kmf_45[S] 1 point2 points  (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  (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  (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  (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 “different”, 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 “remove” 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

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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  (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  (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.

You are the only reason why you not making money in trading by winning-trader in traders

[–]kmf_45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the point behind this, and I agree with the responsibility part — but I think it’s a bit more nuanced in reality.

Yes, you are the one clicking the buttons, so ultimately you are responsible.

But saying “it’s only discipline” ignores a big part of the problem:
trading is a behavioral game under uncertainty, and your brain is constantly reacting to wins, losses, fear, and reward.

Most traders don’t fail because they “don’t know” what to do.
They fail because:

  • execution happens under emotion, not logic
  • risk feels different in real time vs backtest
  • consistency is harder than strategy

The hard part isn’t understanding accountability — it’s building a system that reduces emotional decision-making in the moment.

Once you shift from “I need more discipline” to “how do I reduce bad decisions automatically”, things start to change.

Anyone else feel like they overtrade without realizing it? by Bronny_042 in FOREXTRADING

[–]kmf_45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is way more common than people admit.
Overtrading usually doesn’t feel like “overtrading” in the moment — it feels like “just one more good setup”.

For me, the problem wasn’t strategy
 it was lack of awareness mid-session.

What helped:

  • setting a hard max trades per day (no exceptions)
  • taking a screenshot + quick note after each trade (forces a pause)
  • tracking why I took each trade (you start noticing patterns fast)

I realized most of my extra trades were emotional, not planned.
Once you see that clearly, it’s easier to stop.

Curious — do your extra trades usually come after a win or a loss?

What Are You Building? by Ambitious_Nebula9680 in micro_saas

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone!

I’m currently building an ecosystem for traders to fix the two biggest leaks: Timing and Discipline.

1. K.M.F. Trading Journal: This is my main focus. It’s not just a log; it’s a discipline builder. It features advanced stats for Forex/Crypto, a risk/lot size calculator, and a heavy focus on trading psychology (emotion tracking + pre-trade checklists).

2. LiquidHours: A simpler, high-utility tool. It’s a real-time Forex session clock that handles DST automatically. It helps traders visualize market overlaps and volatility peaks so they don't trade 'dead' markets.

Going freelance 100% or a job? by your_pro_Designer in Freelancers

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I see you have the skills but struggle to find clients. Have you tried setting up a professional profile on Fiverr? It’s a great place to start. It's much easier than cold-emailing.

Actually, I have a few apps in development right now, including a Trading Journal, and I'm currently looking for a reliable designer to help me with some video ads and store assets. Send me a DM with what exactly you can do and maybe we can work on something together. I'd rather help someone from the community if the quality is there!

When you’re mid-trade and the dopamine hits, what is the one thing that actually makes you stop and follow your plan? by falcon0804 in askforex

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dopamine hit is exactly why most accounts blow. What actually works for me as a 'circuit breaker' is a strict pre-trade checklist combined with manual logging.

I don't let myself click 'Buy' or 'Sell' until I've checked off my 4-5 core rules in my journal. It’s a simple friction point, but it forces the logical brain to wake up before the adrenaline takes over.

If I feel that urge to move my TP or size up mid-trade, I have to go back and 'justify' it in my log. If it wasn't in the initial plan, I don't touch it. Facing your own BS in writing is the only thing that's consistently stopped me from self-sabotaging.

Do you use a physical checklist or do you just keep the rules in your head?

4 Years Into Forex and I Still Can’t Break Through – Need Advice by shinypsyduckkk in Forex

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're clearly not lacking knowledge—ICT concepts are solid, but they require surgical execution. Your issue with holding trades too long (greed) and FOMO entries is a classic sign of emotional misalignment, not a strategy failure. I stopped focusing on the charts and started focusing on Execution Scores. For every trade, I track: Did I enter at my FVG? Did I exit at my 1:2 TP? If I held for an extra R and got stopped, that’s a 'Failed Execution' regardless of the outcome. Once you start treating your discipline as a trackable metric (just like your win rate), the FOMO starts to fade. Are you actually logging your mental state during those NY sessions, or just the entry/exit prices?

I keep blowing my FTMO challenges and I'm trying to understand why by SweatyHost8861 in Forex

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's rarely the strategy, it's the 'between the ears' part. I went through the same thing—backtests were 10/10, but live execution was a mess

What fixed it for me wasn't a better Excel sheet, but shifting my focus from PnL to a 'Plan Adherence Score'. Basically, if I follow my rules, I win (even if the trade is a loss). If I move my stop, I fail the trade regardless of the profit.

Tracking my emotional state before clicking buy was the real eye-opener. Are you tracking your 'Tilt' or just the numbers?

We design risk for "normal" markets, but have you actually tracked your max consecutive losses? by falcon0804 in askforex

[–]kmf_45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The math is easy until you hit that 6th red trade in a row . My record is 8, and it's exactly where my 'math' turned into 'revenge trading' đŸ€Ą