Trading Strategy & Risk Management
A complete framework for consistent and profitable trading.
The Foundation of Success
A winning strategy is not about predicting the future - it's about having a systematic approach that gives you an edge over time. Risk management is the key differentiator between successful and unsuccessful traders.
>Golden Rule
"Protect your capital first. Profits will follow."
The 5-Candle Protocol
Identify Setup
Look for key level + pattern + volume
Wait for Trigger
Confirmation candle at the level
Plan Entry
Enter on break of signal candle
Set Stop Loss
Below pattern low/above pattern high
Define Target
Minimum 1.5:1 reward to risk
Risk Management Rules
Never risk more than 2% per trade
Always use stop losses
Maintain minimum 1.5:1 RR ratio
Don't overtrade - quality over quantity
Position Size Calculator
Position Sizing Calculator
Calculate exactly how much to buy based on your risk.
Enter your capital, entry price, and stop loss to see technical position sizing.
Pre-Trade Checklist
Test Your Knowledge
Success Habits
- • Journal every trade for learning
- • Review your trades weekly
- • Focus on process, not outcome
- • Be patient - wait for A+ setups
Common Mistakes
- • Moving stop loss to avoid losses
- • Revenge trading after losses
- • Overtrading and overleveraging
- • Not following your trading plan
>Trading Wisdom
"The goal of a successful trader is to make the best trades. Money is secondary."