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Trading Discipline Tested: A 2.5R Intraday Trade That Rewarded Patience

Today’s trade was anything but easy. It wasn’t a day where the market handed profits freely. Instead, it was one of those sessions where discipline mattered more than strategy. Market Open: Patience...

One Stop-Loss and One Breakeven: Intraday Options Trading Discipline in

Today’s trading session was a reminder that following rules does not guarantee profits every day—but it does guarantee survival. I executed two trades, both strictly according to my predefined...

Easy 3R Trade in a Choppy Market | Rule-Based Intraday

Today’s session was a classic example of how a rule-based system performs under uncertain market conditions. The market initially showed no clear direction, continuously printing higher highs and...

Market Structure Changed After Entry | Intraday Trading Journal

Today’s session started with no clear directional commitment. Until the moment I entered my call short, the market leaned slightly downward — but almost immediately after my entry, the structure...

Trading Discipline vs Family Time – New Year’s Eve Reflection

I hadn’t planned to trade today at all. It was New Year’s Eve here in Canberra, and my priority was clear — family time and the evening fireworks. However, after taking three stop-losses the previous...

Three Stop-Losses in Every Direction: A Market With No Commitment

Today was one of those sessions where the market refused to show its hand. From the opening bell until the time of writing, price moved in multiple directions but committed to none. Every setup...

Trading Through Nerves: Following the Plan After a Stop Loss

The market opened today with a small gap up and quickly retested the previous high. After that retest, price paused and formed a brief consolidation. The next candle showed a bounce and a breakout...

Correcting Execution Errors Without Breaking Trading Rules

The market opened today with a small gap down and quickly recovered from the lows within the first 15 minutes. That early bounce was short-lived. Sellers soon stepped back in, and the structure began...

Intraday Trading Journal: Correct Bias, Small Loss Day

The market opened on a positive note today and continued its upward momentum during the first hour of trading. Buyers remained in control initially, pushing price to a new intraday high. Market...