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1. The structure of the day
| Block | Rule | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Before open | Checklist and news filter | Avoids obvious mistakes |
| During the session | Max trades and daily stop | Reduces tilt |
| After close | Review and log | Makes the process repeatable |
A profitable session is not protected by hope. It is protected by routine: preparation, execution and closing. If one of those stages fails, the rest becomes more fragile.
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2. Simple rules that work
- 1 to 3 setups per day, not 10 attempts from anxiety.
- A maximum of 2 to 4 consecutive losers before stopping.
- A daily stop of 1R to 2R depending on volatility and account size.
- A fixed cutoff time so you do not chase the market all day.
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3. Example by trader profile
| Profile | Max trades | Daily cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalper | 4 | $200 | Do not size up on losses |
| Classic intraday | 3 | $300 | Stop after two mistakes |
| Intraday trend trader | 2 | $350 | Wait for cleaner setups |
If your day depends on recovering a loss early, your daily risk was too high from the start.
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4. Automation that helps day traders
- 1Block new entries once the daily stop is hit.
- 2Disable trading during high-impact news.
- 3Cap contracts per symbol to avoid unnecessary size-up.
- 4Auto-flatten at the last minute of the session.
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5. Common mistakes
- Confusing activity with progress.
- Trading more after a loss.
- Not closing the platform once the plan is already broken.
- Ignoring time-of-day and trading when attention drops.