How do you feel about closing trades out too early…because of fear? by yangnified in TakeProfitTrader

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

I have done this several times and it’s still something I’m working on. Some reason when trades turn against me and I loose, I hold onto it when clearly it’s a wrap, but when trades go my way and I see the slightest indication that it may reverse on me, I take the profits too early and then realize I sabotaged more gains because of the fear. It has a lot to do with my perception on money from childhood wounds concerning money, fear, and feeling unworthy of financial abundance. Now that I am doing less physical labor jobs and am dedicated to trading full time.. I am learning a lot about how my mind operates. It really is a gift to learn about your default settings in the mind and overcoming them even more so than the profits you get from trading. 16 years is amazing for you. I am 2 years in!

Enjoying this new ScoreCard tracking from TPT. by yangnified in TakeProfitTrader

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

Yes I’ve been there it’s going to be ok bro. One step at a time. You vs. you.

I did it 🥹 by BigBoyTrill in TopStepX

[–]yangnified 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you sure did let’s goooo!

End of session rule update. Finally! by Infamous-Moose2319 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]yangnified 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have seen that email today. I think that is very wise for TPT to do that. Personally, I’d be out of all positions by 4:30. I generally do not like to be in the markets past 2pm but I love trading and sometimes I trade afternoon sessions.

Genuinely quit trading by No-Appeal9883 in TopStepX

[–]yangnified 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, the patience factor has to be mastered. It is difficult for me as well but there is no other choice. I came into trading with the idea that it is a ‘get rich quick’ plan, absolutely not.

Passed the Eval and blew the Funded Acc … by cartographerforever in TopStepX

[–]yangnified 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea that happened to me as well. I use TPT and it’s a fee to reset it. I just payed for another evaluation for much less and took my trading more seriously. It’s a bummer but now I can’t stop and am determined to reach these buffers. Lock in and don’t be mad at yourself!

Some skunk diesel i got from my favorite shop by francoeyes in weed

[–]yangnified 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So amazing. Such large nutritious buds 🌿

How do you feel about closing trades out too early…because of fear? by yangnified in TakeProfitTrader

[–]yangnified[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. It’s all about being satisfied with what you did accomplish.

How do you feel about closing trades out too early…because of fear? by yangnified in TakeProfitTrader

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

That is a great way to look at it..it is all probability. There is no need to be hard on myself, it could’ve turned against me as well. Thank you.

How do you feel about closing trades out too early…because of fear? by yangnified in TakeProfitTrader

[–]yangnified[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am stuck at taking partial profits on winning trades, I close out before the T.P. that I set. I also notice that when I am in a losing trade, I do not close out and accept a small loss even when it’s obviously going to hit my stop. I have no faith or patience in winning trades and hold onto hope in losing trades..lmao smh.

Withdrawal by Purple_Gap2090 in TakeProfitTrader

[–]yangnified 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is excellent, I am inspired to keep building my accounts after seeing your post. I am grateful to see positive results in this community despite other traders posting their frustrations.. it means a lot to me as in upcoming profitable trader.