How I’m Handling This Swing Environment (Read This)
Quick reality check:
The last stretch of swings has been tough. A bunch of clean setups simply haven’t followed through.
That doesn’t mean “nothing works.” It means we’re in one of those periods where the distribution is doing its job: clustering more losers and breakevens together.
This is exactly where most traders blow up or quit. It’s also where professionals separate themselves.
1. Trading = probabilities + risk/reward
Even with a real edge, you will have:
- Strings of losers
- Good trades that lose
- Periods that feel brutal
The edge only shows up over a large sample size. One month of pain doesn’t erase years of data.
For context: over the last couple of years I’ve averaged over 100% annualized. That is not typical and it’s not a promise. I’m sharing it so you understand: even with strong long-term results, I still sit through patches like this. That’s part of how those returns happen.
2. What I’m doing right now
Here’s exactly how I’m responding:
- Sticking to the No‑Chase rules on entries, stops, and size
- Keeping risk per trade tight and avoiding “make it back fast” behavior
- Saying no to marginal setups instead of forcing action
- Reviewing every trade to separate bad execution from normal variance
This is how you treat trading like a high‑income business skill, not a hobby.
3. What this means for you
If you’re frustrated, that’s normal. The goal isn’t zero drawdowns. The goal is to learn to operate like a pro through them:
- Respect your stop
- Protect your downside
- Size like you expect to be here 5–10 years from now
- Focus on process, not needing every call to work
I’ll keep sharing the levels, the plans, and now more post‑trade breakdowns, so you can see how a trader thinks in these chapters, not just when everything rips.
We’re not here for a straight line. We’re here to build a skill that can pay you for years.
Drop a comment with any recent trade you want me to break down and I’ll walk through it.
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How I’m Handling This Swing Environment (Read This)
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