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@FabrizioRomano Please @LFC sign both

🚨 Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are both in talks with Yan Diomande’s camp over move this summer. Decision up to Diomandé but also RB Leizpig after they had offered new deal + release clause. 👀 #LFC also have Bradley Barcola high on shortlist. 🎥 youtu.be/qBGooJ7a3kQ

Trading can change your life. Believe.

Can we do this today again,it’s just morning and I’m up almost 20k, just repost and comment done ✅,I will Pick random and give a shout-out

Day 1: I moved SL Day 2: I stopped ### Improvement

As for me, trading is the easiest thing on earth. I only need capital now.

@Thetradingdiva1 I’m selling gold

Are you buying or selling gold🥲

@deartrader__ $100k personal account

Dear traders, be honest: which one are you going to choose? A OR B

Dear traders, let’s connect with each other. Just comment ‘hi’ and I will follow you.

@CreativeRhay You think not everyone would make it?

Will everyone make it in forex?

So 90% of day traders lose money? That means trading is indeed hard, but I chose it anyway.

@FundedPlaza 💜

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@czbinanceprd You are right about that

fear creates discounts. patience creates big wins.

@BlueGuardiancom Range base

What strategy has made you more money? Trend-following strategies or Range-based strategies

@tradewithgold_ #XAUUSD

GM guys What are you trading today?

Trading is hard

@iamdisplacement Trading is hard

Forget all the profits you see on Twitter. Trading is very hard.

Trading psychology: is the study of the emotions, mental states, biases, and behaviors that influence trading decisions and outcomes. It often determines success or failure more than technical skills or strategies alone, as markets are driven by human participants prone to irrational actions. Even with a profitable edge, poor psychology leads to overtrading, revenge trading, holding losers too long, or cutting winners too early. Professional traders emphasize that consistency comes from mastering your mind, not just charts. Core Emotions and Biases The two dominant forces are fear and greed. - Fear: Causes hesitation (missing good setups), early exits from winners, or paralysis during volatility. It includes FOMO (fear of missing out), leading to impulsive entries. - Greed: Drives oversized positions, holding trades too long hoping for more, or chasing momentum without confirmation. Other common issues include: - Loss aversion: Preferring to avoid losses over equivalent gains, often resulting in holding losing positions. - Overconfidence: After a winning streak, leading to bigger risks and rule-breaking. - Revenge trading: Trying to “get back” losses quickly, usually worsening them. - Confirmation bias: Seeking information that supports your view while ignoring contradictions. - Anchoring: Fixating on initial price levels or news. - Herding: Following the crowd without independent analysis. These are hardwired human responses. The goal isn’t to eliminate emotions but to build systems that counteract them. Common Psychological Mistakes 1. No trading plan—emotions take over by default. 2. Overtrading—driven by boredom, excitement, or FOMO. 3. Ignoring risk management—risking too much per trade amplifies fear and greed. 4. Unrealistic expectations—expecting constant wins leads to frustration. 5. Poor journaling—failing to review emotional states alongside trades. Practical Tips to Improve - Develop and follow a written trading plan: Define entries, exits, stop-losses, position sizing, and daily/weekly rules. Review it before every session. - Strict risk management: Risk no more than 0.5-2% of your account per trade. Set daily loss limits and walk away when hit. - Keep a detailed trading journal: Log not just the trade but your emotional state, reasons for entry/exit, and adherence to rules. Review weekly to spot patterns. - Focus on process over profits: Judge success by how well you executed your plan, not P&L. - Take breaks after losses or winning streaks. Use rules like “three losing trades = mandatory break.” - Practice mindfulness or review techniques: Simulate trades, backtest, or paper trade to build discipline without real money pressure. - Accept losses as part of the game: Even top traders lose 40-60% of trades. Focus on making winners larger than losers. - Build routines: Consistent pre-market prep, post-market review, and positive mindset habits. Recommended Books - Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas: The foundational book on developing a probabilistic mindset and emotional discipline. - The Disciplined Trader by Mark Douglas: Focuses on building consistency. - The Daily Trading Coach by Brett Steenbarger: Practical coaching exercises. - The Mental Game of Trading by Jared Tendler: Excellent for handling tilt, FOMO, and performance issues. - Best Loser Wins by Tom Hougaard: Emphasizes mastering losses. Message Trading psychology is a skill built through deliberate practice, self-awareness, and time. Most retail traders fail due to emotional decisions, not bad strategies. By treating trading like a business with rules, reviewing your performance objectively, and prioritizing capital preservation, you give yourself a massive edge. If you’re a beginner, paper trade while working on psychology alongside your strategy. Experienced traders: audit your last 20-50 trades for psychological leaks. Consistency compounds—both in profits and mental resilience.

@thissdax You did, we did not.

GM… We had XAUUSD for breakfast… Have you had breakfast?

@t0mbfx Thanks

The best traders in the world go through drawdown You’ll go through it too It’s better to accept it as a part of trading instead of panicking and trying to change your system when it happens to you