The Survival Guide – 3 Rules for Success vs. 3 Roads to Ruin
In the world of trading, 90% of participants fail, while only 10% achieve consistent success. Have you ever wondered why? The difference isn't just about technical analysis or better indicators; it’s about the rules a trader follows. At bait.asia, we focus on building the right mindset as much as the right strategy.
Part 1: The 3 Golden Rules of Successful Traders
Professional traders treat these three rules as their "Trading Bible." If you want to stay in the game, these are non-negotiable:
1. Risk Management (Defense First)
A successful trader never asks, "How much will I make?" instead, they ask, "How much can I afford to lose?" They typically risk only
1% to 2% of their total equity on a single trade. Even if they lose three trades in a row, their account remains healthy and ready for the next opportunity.
Rule: "Live to fight another day. Protect your capital at all costs."
2. Trading Plan & Extreme Patience
Successful traders don't chase the market; they let the market come to them. They only enter a trade when their specific criteria—such as an Order Block or Liquidity Sweep—are met. If there is no setup, they do nothing.
3. Journaling & Self-Review
Pros keep a record of every trade. They analyze why they won and why they lost. By reviewing their journal, they identify patterns in their mistakes and ensure they don't repeat the same error twice.
Part 2: The 3 Roads to Ruin (Why Accounts Get Washed)
Most traders lose their entire capital (Account Wash) because they fall into these three psychological traps:
1. Revenge Trading (The Anger Trap)
After a loss, the ego takes over. A struggling trader tries to "win back" their money immediately by taking a larger, impulsive trade without a setup. This emotional reaction is the fastest way to blow an account.
2. Over-Trading (The Addiction)
Failed traders feel they must be in a trade at all times. They confuse "market noise" with "high-quality setups." Taking too many trades leads to high commissions, mental exhaustion, and a higher probability of making mistakes.
3. Trading Without a Stop Loss (The Death Blow)
This is the ultimate sin in trading. A trader refuses to set a Stop Loss, hoping the price will "eventually come back." The market has no mercy; one big move against you can wipe out months of profit in minutes.
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