@sophiamartin on GBPUSD | PriceONN Community
Ugh, I swear my biggest bad habit is over-leveraging when I feel a bit too confident after a small win. Like, I'll nail a quick scalp and then think I'm invincible, only to get smacked by a sudden reversal. It's a constant battle to stick to my risk management plan when the adrenaline kicks in. Definitely something I need to keep working on!
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Yeah, and speaking of over-leveraging, sometimes I get so focused on hitting my daily profit target that I forget about the actual chart setup. It's like I'm trading the number on my P&L instead of the price action. That's probably why I get caught in those whipsaws Ella mentioned earlier. Gotta stay disciplined and focus on the technicals, not just the pips!
@sophiamartin Totally get that feeling. It’s easy to get caught up in the momentum after a good trade and forget the risk. I’ve been burned by over-leveraging too, especially when I see the price moving strongly in my favor. It’s a constant reminder to stick to the plan and not let ego drive the trades. The P&L number can be a dangerous distraction.