ECN connects you directly to liquidity providers, while STP routes your orders but can still add markups. ECN has tighter spreads + commissions;...
Same here! Stop-loss limits played a huge role in my journey too. Building that discipline early on made all the difference, and over time, I...
In forex, even with an ECN broker, you still have to deal with the spread... that’s just how the market works :) Your buy limit gets filled at the...
it’s definitely sticking to stop-loss. It's tough not to move it when you’re in the red, but sticking to it is key for long-term consistency.
They’re winning at life! Nothing compares to loving what you do for a living.
True. Choosing a base currency comes down to what aligns best with your strategy and comfort.
For sure, totally agree. Forex isn’t easy, but with good risk management and sticking to the process, it’s possible to get there.
It’s respected because so many traders watch and react to it, creating a feedback loop.
Honestly, keeping it super simple helps, like a checklist or setting tiny daily goals. And when it’s rough, I just remind myself why I started in...
The end of the year often has low liquidity, irregular price movements, and unpredictable volatility due to the "thin" market. It's better to sit...
very well said! Totally agree
true that! consistency is the real challenge! It’s a work in progress for all of us.
Your story nails it—same strategy, but real money messes with your head, while paper trading goes smooth. It’s not just about the market, it’s...
Totally agree! Losses can teach you a lot if you take the time to analyze them. It’s all part of improving your strategy and getting better.
Fair point! Couldn't agree more
A trader who can control his emotions and stick to his strategy
That's really strange
Absolutely! More wins than losses is key. Trends with smaller standard deviations do seem to last longer.
Haha, we've all been there before :)) even the best traders started with their fair share of losing streaks
Hang in there, we’ve all made those "facepalm" trades.
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