What pro traders know about fast profits

Hey , Imagine, just for a moment, that we had a time machine. A nifty gadget allowing us to peek into tomorrow's markets, making day trading effortless. Alas, in the real world, we're bound by the laws of time. But what if I told you that the secret to trading success might just lie in understanding your trading horizon? You see, the problem with many new traders is akin to trying to run a marathon before learning to walk… They aim for long-term gains in the blink of an eye, not realizing that each trading style has its own unique timeline to profitability… For instance, long-term investors play the waiting game, holding positions for a year or more. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. They understand that "getting profitable" overnight is as likely as finding a unicorn at the end of a rainbow. On the flip side, we have day traders, the sprinters of the trading world… Yet, many stumble by not grasping the nuances of their chosen style. They spend hours on 'homework' – analyzing historical charts, creating market scenarios – only to find themselves no closer to consistent profits. Why? Because they're inadvertently stretching their trading horizon, turning a sprint into a never-ending hurdle race… But here’s the kicker: Proprietary trading firms, who transform complete novices into savvy traders, swear by starting on the smallest trading horizon: Scalping. With scalping, you're constantly making decisions. Entries, exits, risk management. No time for fear or hesitation. It trains your brain and fingertip instincts. Like a boxer doing speed drills - attack, retreat, attack again. This isn’t about grand 100-tick trades, but about gaining valuable experience through numerous smaller trades. It’s about learning to dance with the market, being in the moment, and adapting swiftly. The key takeaway here is to start small - scalping for tiny profits repeatedly intraday... Scalping gives you more trades, more time actually managing positions, and faster feedback to improve. It's like taking many "at bats" versus just a few. Prop trading firms use this approach with new trainees. Start scalping, get the repetition, then move to swing trading over time. Don't try to hit home runs from day one. [If you want a deeper dive on this subject, you can find it here>>]( Keep honing your skills, . Remember, the path to trading mastery isn't about finding shortcuts; it's about a deep, persistent commitment to learning and adapting. Peter Jigsaw Trading & Journalytix Copyright © 2023 Jigsaw Trading, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.jigsawtrading.com or www.journalytix.me Our mailing address is: Jigsaw Trading Room 1203, 12/4, Tower 3, China Hong Kong City 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha TsuiKowloon Hong Kong [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.