Why do I miss so many trades in a month?

Discussion in 'Journals' started by Forexer Guru, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM.

  1. you are right @Trader@2005 especially when using 1 day time frame


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    However, based on my analysis there is a small window in which I expect price to go up. That window lasts for less than 2 hours

    to maximize profit, price has to touch 15 moving average (15 minute charts)

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    in this case however, price has refused to fall
    and when it falls in other cases, I rarely get a clear pattern

    if you look at the chart below, by now I would be closing my position if price had fallen and touched that line or level, which is 1.9561, so this is another missed opportunity,

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    Last edited: Aug 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
  2. I’m interested in exploring better indicators that can be used alongside the 15-period moving average or replace it altogether

    In the case of EURNZD, the need for a better indicator isn’t immediately obvious, since the price didn’t drop to my desired entry point of 1.9561

    Stay tuned—I'll be sharing more case studies that you can help me analyze as a trader.

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  3. the window that I was talking about is coming to an end; the downtrend is likely to continue

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  4. zdreg

    zdreg

    It doesn't matter what you missed or what you think you missed. What counts is what you made when you were right.
     
  5. hilmy83

    hilmy83

    these damn mt4 charts....bro you're stuck in early 2000 lol
     
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  6. A range of emotions and uncertainty. Welcome to the Casino, innocent naive gambler trader. Digest what you are doing. Is it overall foolish or intelligent... try to skew that spectrum closer to your advantage.

    There are no miracles or luck or God in the market. Just common sense and intelligence. Planning. Expectations. Preparedness. Patience. And Some art and wisdom.
     
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  7. Trade what you see, not what you think!