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06:30

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Did not check news calendar; process error Some doubt and uneasiness about setups but intuition was good on this one Seems like a buyer trap but I suspected it was fake as the location and flow (rollover at extreme and trap target) did not align But the apparent buyer trap made me doubt the trade and exit But after looking at it on the 1min, I realized the...

03:26

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Risk control was there but this was a smaller TF setup On that smaller TF, trap was ok but not extremely apparent; it was more based on a rejection and liquidity hunt (a worse quality setup that does not tend to run) Location and smaller TF flow was good Maybe sharp move consol sharp rejection and *continuation* is a viable setup; need to study this...

07:59

RA-AH Updated 

Broader risk control was not present as I tried multiple times to capture the move Very reactionary mindset Liquidity logic and read of the trap was not in-line with the HTF (some details on HTF bias was missed). This led to wrong assessment of margin of safety in the location parameter. Eventually I had clarity and entered with full size to capture a smooth move

03:29

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control mindset present, but there was some FOMO Clear evidences of 2 strong traps to support the buy Location is logical near a buyers' area Liquidity flow is favorable and no signs of genuine opposing reversal, hence targeting equal highs. Trap based launches expected to blow past near term resistances News sweep check done

04:04

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control mindset check Trap evidence check, but some doubt as no fresh buyer price amid larger consolidation Logical buyer location based on stale seller area In-line with broader trend, but maybe a sign of genuine reversal, break of stale seller area

03:24

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control not there; location and steepness of trend analysis was missing Angle of trend analysis is a key thing to incorporate and consider along with horizontal location logic; maybe a reversion to HTF trend angle would correspond to a reversion to the mean... Trap was there; interesting: There was a trap on the opposing side as well and this reaction was...

03:13

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control mindset was there The confidence level throughout the trade and even currently is subtly a bit lower after the GBPCHF trade that did not go as expected Or maybe it is not about confidence but a kind of apathy about the outcome; which would be great so long as I am focused on reading and playing the trade logic Location was good; near buyers Flow...

12:23

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control I thought was there but the trap and location read was wrong Trap did not have enough confirmation given the buyers' location it occurred at Traps do not occur right after consolidation! They emerge from the middle of a move Consolidation break, consolidation reverse, consolidation reverse again is very rare Overall flow read was correct I was in...

10:57

RA-AH Updated 

Some conflicting thoughts initially hence risk control was not confident but this was not an impulsive trade Reasoned through the trade and arrived at the 'right' logic Traps can occur before extremes if the swings before had exhausted desperation (equal or lower highs and lows), showing a slowdown of momentum Location was good Flow and liquidity aligned

05:58

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control there Good location, near buyers, waited for small PB Good, aligning flow, rollover and target Good awareness of news Small doubts do come into my mind that reduces confidence in the trade when it does not move my way but I am bringing myself to look at it objectively often to conquer these irrational doubts I am confident that so long as I...

05:25

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control was there Trap learning: Probably traps breaking the extremes of sessions is a relevant concept for valid traps (e.g. A trap breaking small volatility Asian sessions would still be valid) Location logic was there Flow insights: Looking at the steepness of moves and anticipating a relief in the desperation is a key analysis tool More flow insights:...

04:45

RA-AH Updated 

Read was wrong I had recognized contrary information but ignored i Trade management was good; exited at close to breakeven Opposing trap-like moves are not reliable if it is following a sharp-origin reaction that is in-line with the broader flow Signs of high volatility magnitude consolidation of similar or greater magnitude than the trap move is a sign of...

04:01

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Risk control mindset was there Trap was very clear Location logic agreed Flow agreed I correctly sat through the pullback before the trade launched, having confidence on the invalidation criteria. Trade worked with a blast move and started to pullback sharply I moved SL up fearing a reversal but got taken out before the market moved swiftly in the direction...

04:58

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control was there Trap was large and clear Location was good Flow was good Could have gone for larger targets but acceptable for the stage of trading now

03:11

RA-AH Updated 

Too eager to get into trade; risk control not there Wrong reading of trap; earlier trap already hit target Wrong reading of HTF location Flow was CT Trade management was ok

05:47

RA-AH Updated 

Valid setups but mismatched timeframe perspective which impacted trade management Didn't get out at a prudent level in the first trade Ok trade management in the second trade but my inital TP plan was not right for the counter-trend trade Must consider the areas of opposing liquidity when going very much counter-trend in the HTF So check for flow alignment in...

02:30

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control mindset active Trap was there Location was ideal Flow was in favor But it was closed prematurely due to an incorrect read of an opposing trap when the flow was not in alignment.

04:25

RA-AH Updated 

Risk control was there, a bit of FOMO on the entry Trap was perhaps too small or needed to be cognizant of bigger trap prints. This reduced confidence in the trade Location made sense Flow made sense