The most common reason traders lose money is trying to pick tops and bottoms. Just because the 5-minute chart shows a strong sell-off doesn't mean you should short—if the Daily chart is in a rocket-ship uptrend, that drop is likely just a pullback. Respect the higher timeframe.
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Next time you open your charts, zoom out to the daily first. Ask: "Would the General approve of this trade?" If yes, drop down and execute. If no, walk away. The most common reason traders lose money is
Drop to the 4-Hour chart to find value.
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You open the daily chart. You see that price has been making higher highs and higher lows for three months. It recently pulled back to the 50-day moving average and bounced. The daily RSI is at 45 (neutral, not overbought).