Trading, at its heart, is a game of survival. It’s not about the big wins or the occasional losses. It’s about consistency, discipline, and most importantly, risk management. This realization didn’t come easily, but it’s become the foundation of my approach.
The cornerstone of my strategy is deceptively simple: never lose more than 0.5% of my account in a single day. This one rule, more than any playbook entry or market insight, has been my safeguard against the unpredictable nature of the markets and my future self. Combined with a small daily risk limit, focusing on very high RR strategies allows taking lots of shots to find huge wins that are easy to scale into. It brings my average RRR to 5:1+ if I’m trading with semi-decent precision, which is amazing. Your win rate can be 30% and you’ll win. You just need to filter the trades you shouldn’t take from there.
Consider the math: Even in a worst-case scenario of 20 consecutive losing days, I’m down less than 10%. In contrast, an average month can yield gains of around 10% with my strategy and style. It’s not about making headlines; it’s about steady, sustainable progress. If you want bigger results, get another 0 on your account size via a prop firm like FTMO.
What’s particularly noteworthy is how this approach holds up under less-than-ideal conditions. Currently, I’m navigating trades while traveling and juggling various commitments. My execution isn’t always perfect, and I’ve made decisions that, in retrospect, weren’t optimal. Yet, I’m not losing ground. This resilience is the true test of a robust system.
The power of this approach extends beyond defense. Despite capping my downside, I’ve created the freedom to seize significant opportunities when they arise. It’s entirely feasible to take positions 30 or even 50 times my account size, layering in carefully, all while adhering to my risk parameters. If it’s an A+ setup, I will go for it! The potential here is substantial to enter very very very hard on A++ setups that move in a straight line. As long as you set the stops along the way, you can keep adding and keep the risk under 1% for 50x of your account in a position. Open a demo account and experiment! FTMO has a free demo account that gives a realistic experience with all market factors accounted for save for market impact. It’s as close as you can get to live ammo.
My trading records tell an interesting story. Losses are consistently small – 0.3 or 0.5 contract losses. But wins? They can be exponentially larger – 4.5, 10, or even 20 contracts. This asymmetry is intentional and powerful.
As I observe the current market conditions, there’s a sense of anticipation. Volatility is rising, and with it, the potential for significant moves. I feel prepared, not because I can predict what will happen, but because I trust in my system’s ability to handle whatever comes.
This approach isn’t about chasing the thrill of big wins. It’s about longevity, about being in the game long enough to let those significant opportunities find you. It’s a path that requires patience, discipline, and a willingness to prioritize consistent execution over short-term excitement.
For those willing to embrace it, this methodology offers a different perspective on trading. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s grounded in reality. And in the world of trading, that connection to reality is invaluable.
k-xs 
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