# 25 Trading Tips

Quick tips for you. Some may seem basic and obvious, but that doesn't make them less useful. They are all time tested.

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### 25 Trading Tips

**1. Always Scope the Bigger Picture**\
From experience, zooming out to higher time frames first avoids nasty surprises.

**2. Layer Your Charts**\
Don’t clutter them. I’ve found a couple of key indicators plus support/resistance works best.

**3. Keep an Eye on Correlation**\
When EUR/USD wobbles, USD/JPY often reacts. These cross moves saved me a few times.

**4. Watch Volume Surges**\
Big volume can signal whales stepping in or false breakouts. I check volume before every entry.

**5. Confirm Your Signals**\
Never trust one indicator alone. I look for at least two confirmations or I skip.

**6. Adapt to Volatility**\
Market churn eats positions. I trim size when volatility spikes. Learned that the hard way.

**7. Stick to Solid Chart Patterns**\
Reversals are tricky. I won’t trade a head-and-shoulders unless volume backs the move.

**8. Mind the News**\
High-impact news can wreck a great technical setup. I avoid entries right before big releases.

**9. Trade Only Clean Structures**\
Choppy or sideways? I stay out. My worst trades happened in noisy markets.

**10. Journal Everything**\
I note my entries, exits, and mindset. Spotting patterns in your own trades is a goldmine.

**11. Step Away from Overtrading**\
Multiple weak trades eat profits. I wait for high-probability setups to keep my account alive.

**12. Scale In and Out**\
Sometimes price runs further than I expect. Partials let me ride out winners and manage risk.

**13. Adjust Stops Wisely**\
I move stops only if my setup changes. Tightening stops without reason just gets me stopped out.

**14. Keep Bias in Check**\
I’ve overheld trades out of pride. Follow the chart, not your ego.

**15. Master One or Two Strategies**\
I used to jump between methods. Sticking to a core strategy gave me consistency.

**16. Study Transitional Markets**\
Trend to range transitions can fake you out. I watch for slowing momentum or fewer big candles.

**17. Spot Hidden Liquidity Zones**\
Price often snaps back around major S/R or round numbers. It’s a trap if you’re late.

**18. Don’t Chase Gaps**\
I used to chase gap fills. Often they’re fakeouts. Wait for clear direction after the gap.

**19. Protect Your Bankroll**\
Risk too big and you’re out of the game fast. I keep losses small to trade another day.

**20. Use a Plan B**\
If price flips on me, I know my exit or hedge beforehand. Saves me from panic selling.

**21. Double-Check Your Indicators**\
Sometimes an old setting or glitch can mislead. I learned this the hard way.

**22. Tweak and Test**\
Markets evolve. I regularly test small changes to keep my strategy fresh.

**23. Ride Winners Longer**\
Cutting winners too soon was a habit. Let runners run if the trend is hot.

**24. Revisit Past Mistakes**\
I reread old trades to spot any recurring slip-ups. Painful but effective.

**25. Stay Curious**\
Even veterans learn daily. Keep at it, refine your edge, and let your results speak. *I believe that you will continue learning even after finishing this guide!*
