Your brain is a supercomputer:
- Update its software:
Books
Experiences
- Protect its battery:
6-7 hours of sleep
Digital Detox
- Clean its hard drive:
Meditate
Journal
Psychology reminder for traders:
Most traders screw up because they don't have their emotions in check, they set unrealistic goals, and they lack real experience. They end up being patient when they should be jumping into action, and rushing in where they need to sit tight.
To make it as a long-term trader, you've got to find that sweet spot between waiting it out and making moves. Scared money never wins, but if you're too impatient, you'll just bleed your account dry.
So, where do you need to chill and be patient? When you're waiting for your pre planned setups to line up. Holding off until price hits those key levels you've marked. Staying cool during trade management while you let the plan play out. Keeping your cool between trades to dodge greed, revenge trades, or overdoing it. And definitely avoiding any emotional snap decisions that aren't part of your strategy.
On the flip side, where do you need to step up and act? Get your analysis done ahead of time and map out those trade ideas. Jump in when your instrument hits that interest zone you've planned for. Move quick on trade management to cut losses or lock in gains. And always stick to your trading and risk plans without hesitation.
These are the spots where you gotta execute with some manual judgment versus just hanging back. It sounds straightforward, but greed, the market's constant temptations, social media hype, and noob mistakes make most failing traders flip it all backward. They rush where they should wait, and they freeze when it's time to pull the trigger.
For patience: Only pull the trigger if it fits your exact plan and criteria, from the analysis to the big-picture strategy.
Extra notes: PRACTICE. REPEAT EVERYDAY. You can fucking do it.
Don't fool yourself.
You Just Got Played Part.2
Yesterday, at the absolute peak of fear flooding X, MRKT kept the true bird’s-eye view and called it exactly what it was:
→ a clean rotation of capital, not a change in bias.
MRKT dropped the exact pullback level where the S&P 500 was supposed to bounce……and that’s precisely what happened today.
Right on the dot.
Here is my 2 cents on tomorrows NFP report:
MAIN FOCUS: INFLATION
WHY: Energy shocks and high oil prices due to the Iran war cause inflation concerns. This means the Fed cannot cut rates further.
NFP is one of the main market movers across the board. But right now with inflation in focus, the real surprise will be if payrolls is outside the range of expectations (not the single forecast).
While most traders will gamble and take unnecessary losses trying to force profits, the smart money will position themselves ahead of time with an understanding of the impact.
Playbook: Instead of guessing, you should prepare ahead of time with scenarios. Using the playbook MRKT provides, I will break it down into 3 scenarios.
Scenario 1: On forecast print 85k
NFP coming out as expected will have minimal market impact. The markets will primarily be ranging at the release as there is no major surprise or changes to Fed policy from this report. The main focus is on inflation so if payrolls do not surprise traders, expect minimal movement.
You should be defensive in this scenario. Do not be aggressive with entries or positions. Especially since it is the end of the week.
You can also gauge the impact on other assets like ES, NQ, GOLD, by selecting them from the drop down menu.
Scenario 2: Higher than forecast above 85k; above 125k
Although the forecast is 85k, the real maximum expectations is 125k. Retail calendars only show the 85k forecast as they do not have the min/max range. But MRKT tells us the max is 125k meaning the real surprise will be above this figure.
If NFP is above 85k expect some bulls on the USD. But above 125k will bring greater volatility and volume, allowing for more money making opportunities.
You want to be aggressive in this scenario if there is a large surprise and momentum/volatility is high.
Scenario 3: Lower than forecast below 85k; below 50k
The minimum expectation is 50k. The real surprise and money making opportunities will be below if NFP is below 50k. This will bring greater volatility as a very weak report will shift expectations.
Expect strong dollar bears on this outcome. Use the drop down menu to analyze the impact for any other asset class you trade.
NFP brings huge money making opportunities for traders ONLY if they are prepared accordingly. We also have the unemployment rate releasing at the same time, making it important for traders to prep for and monitor both reports at 8:30am EST.
Don't be a gambler. Prepare ahead of time. Understand the impact to trade it. But also understand it may be best for you to sit out and not trade it, if there are no opportunities (depending on the outcome).
Another round of $ES intraday buys 😍
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THE U.S. IS UNDER ATTACK!!
We have just gotten reports that US bases in the Middle East are under fire.
This is major news as negotiations are underway but clearly the war continues.
Oil is tapping the 96.5 key level identified by MRKT as the pullback area at 91 has held.
GOLD has tapped the target level and we are watching for pullback sells from the 4510s!
Big opportunities. Know how to trade them!!⤵️⤵️
Markets are WILD
Manipulation via damage control tactics, explosive geopolitical events and the worst Oil supply shock the world as EVER seen
Proving time and time again that trading without fundamentals is clinically insane