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This is what I would do if I had to rebuild myself after being used as exit liquidity during the whole 2023/24: (in order to not follow this path in 2025 also) -> 5 points 🎯1. I would start to create a list of creators/informational resource I would stop consuming garbage content and be more mindful of who I follow. I would block anyone flexing rented Lambos, selling “100% win rate” strategies, or making unrealistic promises of overnight riches because these are clear signs of a scam. Real traders don’t waste their time selling dreams—they focus on trading and improving their skills. Instead, I would seek out legitimate sources of knowledge, such as well-regarded books, experienced professionals and reputable people with a track record of credibility. I would prioritize learning from those who have verifiable long-term success rather than influencers who thrive on hype and deception. If someone can’t provide consistent, verified trading results spanning years, then they’re not offering real education, they’re just selling a lifestyle. I would commit to filtering out misleading content and focusing on real, proven strategies that stand the test of time. Shilling altcoins? Delete. Promising sure targets? Delete. Talking in absolutism terms? Delete. Negative/cocky attitude? Delete. Nourishing FOMO? Delete. You are what you eat, physically but also mentally. 🎯2. I would build a budget I would not even consider trading if I had no capital. "Wow bro, it's logical.." No it isn't as the desire to become rich overcomes the need of making logical plays and that's why people borrow money for investing/trading. I would start by breaking down my income and expenses, identifying essentials like rent, utilities, and debt payments. Then, I would cut out wasteful spending, unused subscriptions, excessive dining out, and impulse purchases. I would set up automated savings and build at least six months of emergency funds before risking money in the markets. But I wouldn’t stop at just saving, I would think bigger and focus on increasing my earning potential. Instead of only saving money to survive, I would focus on expanding my income streams and creating financial freedom. Sky is the limit and I would invest in skills, start a side hustle, explore freelancing, or build a scalable business. My goal wouldn’t just be to live frugally (like many gurus say) but to create multiple income streams so that trading becomes an opportunity, not a desperate attempt to make money. I would never trade with money I couldn’t afford to lose. Instead, I would build financial stability first, create income beyond my paycheck, and only trade with excess capital. Trading should be additional, not main. 🎯3. I would put in giga hours learning TA I would dedicate hours to learning and mastering technical analysis before diving into the markets. Fundamentals have only eroded retails' portfolios, nothing else. Patience would be the key word: I would approach this with the mindset of developing a long-term skill set, not rushing for making millions in 1 year. Expecting immediate results would just fuc* me from behind without vaseline. A critical part of my learning would be backtesting strategies. I would not just study theory but actively test strategies on historical data to see how they perform in different market conditions. Backtesting allows me to gain a realistic understanding of how a strategy works and whether it’s reliable enough for the long term. This practice would help me build confidence and refine my approach, making me prepared for various market scenarios. In my learning journey, I would make sure to build a solid list of key concepts: SMC, S&D, Fibs, Liquidity, Manipulation. Not turbodildogreen patterns that "zoom out" my view while my capital is being raped. 🎯4. I would master risk management In trading, risk is the only thing I can control, and it’s the one thing that will determine my survival in the markets. If I can’t manage risk, I simply won’t survive. The market is unpredictable, and no matter how skilled I become, there will always be losses. What separates successful traders from those who fail is how well they manage risk, not how much they win, but how well they handle their losses. I would never risk more than 1-3% of my account per trade. I would always have a stop loss, no exceptions even for spot positions. I would carefully calculate my position size. I would always focus on preserving capital above all else. I would prepare a plan "in case of scenario A" and "in case of scenario B", no bias. I would journal every trade. I would trail every position when in profit. I would treat my trading like Kintsugi, every loss is a crack in the surface, but with careful management, those cracks can be mended making them gold. 🎯5. I would put my focus in improving my emotional condition The market preys on greed and fear, and my worst enemy isn’t the market itself, it’s me. Emotions can cloud my judgment and lead to irrational decisions that will only hurt my performance. I would accept that losses are a part of trading. I would not fear them, and I would not try to avoid them at all costs. The goal isn’t to never lose, but to minimize losses and ensure they don’t affect my capital or my mindset. Every trader faces losses, and the key is to handle them with composure, not to let them dictate my next move. I would never revenge trade. If I lost a trade, I wouldn’t jump back into the market immediately out of frustration or the desire to "make up" for that loss. I would walk away, take a deep breath, and analyze why I lost. What went wrong? Was it my strategy, poor risk management, or emotional decision-making? I would learn from it, but I would not let a single loss drive my next decision. I would also control my fomo. If a trade opportunity passes me by, I wouldn’t chase it. The market is full of opportunities, and if I start chasing trades because I feel like I’m missing out, I am playing someone else’s game, not my own. By chasing, I risk entering trades that don’t fit my strategy, which leads to bad decisions and unnecessary losses. I would remember that the market will always be there and that I don’t need to take every trade. I would stick to my plan and only enter trades that meet my criteria. Most importantly, I would stick to my plan. If I break my own rules, I’m not trading: I’m gambling. A solid trading plan is built on tested strategies, risk management, and clear goals. If I deviate from my plan, I lose the structure that helps me succeed. Every time I stick to my plan, I am making a conscious decision to trade with purpose. That's it, this is what I would do.

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