Table of contents Why Rules Matter in Day Trading The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Rule The Cash Account Workaround Margin Account Requirements What Is Margin? Why It Matters Short Sale Restrictions (SSR) When SSR Kicks In What It Means Heads-Up Hard-to-Borrow and Fees Locating Shares The Cost of Borrowing Circuit Breaker Halts (LULD) After-Hours & […]
Table of contents What Is FOMO in Trading? Tip #1: Stick to Your Strategy Build a Pre-Market Routine Tip #2: Set a Max Daily Loss Limit Avoid the Spiral of Revenge Trades Tip #3: Build Emotional Awareness Pause and Reflect Before You Re-Enter Bonus: Watch and Learn, but Don’t Copy Final Thoughts: Don’t Let FOMO […]
Table of contents Creating a Plan Paid to Take Risks Allocating Your Capital Risk Management for Different Strategies Systematic Day Trading Risk Management Discretionary Day Trading Strategies How to Measure Risk Different Types of Strategy Returns Here is the Math Here are some Techniques Determining a Stop Loss Using Technical Analysis Don’t ride by the […]
Table of Contents Why Losses Hurt More Than They Should The Emotional Instinct to “Fix It” The Trap of Revenge Trading The Cycle That Keeps Getting Worse Spotting the Emotional Spiral Early My Big Loss Recovery Plan (BLRP) Step 1: I stop trading. Step 2: I accept reality. Step 3: I bring back structure. Step […]
Table of Contents Understanding Patterns Changed My Trading Momentum Continuation Patterns Bull Flag Micro Pullback Reversal or Caution Patterns ABCD Pattern Doji Candlesticks Head and Shoulders Double Top / Double Bottom Execution-Based Setups Breakout or Bailout Whole Dollar / Half Dollar Levels Final Thoughts: Print These Patterns, Watch the Charts Watch the full video here: […]
Table of Contents Can You Really Day Trade on Robinhood? Getting Started With Robinhood Legend Smooth Setup and Fast Funding Simple, Visual Interface Small Accounts Welcome—With Limitations Comparing the Platforms: App, Web, and Legend Testing It Live: My Real Trades on Robinhood Legend Where Robinhood Legend Gets It Right Surprisingly Solid Charting Intuitive Layout The […]
Table of Contents What Is Scalp Trading? How Does Scalp Trading Work? Volatility Liquidity What Is a Real-Life Example of Scalping? What Are the Key Components of Scalp Trading? Technical Analysis Risk Management Focus on Price Action What Are Common Mistakes in Scalp Trading? What Should Scalpers Look for in a Trading Platform? What Are […]
Table of Contents What Is Level 2 Trading? What Is the Level 2 Window? How To Use Level 2 To Make Trading Decisions What Are Some Advanced Techniques for Level 2 Data? Routing Orders Dark Pools Time and Sales Data What Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid? What Are Some Additional Tips for Level 2 […]
Table of Contents What Is a Stop Order? Why Use a Stop Order? What Are the Types of Stop Orders? Stop-Loss Orders Buy-Stop Order Sell-Stop Order How Do Stop Orders Work? What Are the Advantages of Using Stop Orders Stop Order vs. Stop Limit Order: What’s the Difference? When to Use a Stop Limit Order […]
The ABCD pattern is one of the most versatile and widely used tools in day trading. It’s simple, effective, and a must-know for anyone looking to master technical analysis. When I first started trading, this pattern helped me clearly identify trading opportunities and gave me confidence in my setups. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or […]
