This is one of the trades we took today which was very good trade, however due to me targetting the buyside liquidity all the way at 19,788.75 caused me to not realize my profits at the 16:00 mark. I was full of emotions today and I believe its just old patterns that I am working on breaking.
We had a great trading week last week, so we must remain level headed and focused. I can see here that my problem today was just not taking profits due to wanting to hold for bigger trades.
This is something we must break from and fix in our trading. When I am more focused on quick trades targeting near term liquidity pools it is when I am most confident. But I realize as I start getting better trades I tend to try to hold on to them more, specially after last week where we caught over 800+ points.
We were able to catch over 1,000+ points today, the sad part is... I was at work and did not enter on my funded challenge, I entered it on paper demo just to see the results of the trade and let me tell you, it broke my heart to not have entered because it FLEW to my TP.
This is part of the journey though, and I realize I must get a hold of these emotions and anxiety to get into trades and make money.
3/17/2025 - 12:01pm -12:14pm (13 minute trade)
3:00 was our entry
16:00 Should have been our TP.
(We should've realized that the next 1h candle that opened at 1pm would have a manipulation lower)
We could've utilized the IFVG once again at 12:46pm for the entry for the perfect trade idea. This was around the area where I entered on my DEMO.
- We used the 1H FVG which was used as support near its 50%
- Volume Imbalance from 11:33am -11:34am candles. It was used as support
- We also respected the Bearish FVG (turned IFVG) from the 11:33am candle.
We can also see that we create a inverse head and shoulders pattern 2 times near this area.
The first one we caught the trade, just failed to take TP at 16:00 mark at the 19,741.50 high.
The second Inverse head and shoulders pattern occurred 1:03-1:05pm. This was also a slight tap above the 1h bullish fvg which was the final piece needed to take price higher to fill in the 4h SIBI from the March 10, 2025 6:00am candle.
We ended up taking a total loss of $214 on our Top step account today after all trades.
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The National Futures Association (NFA) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory agencies for the forex and futures markets in the United States, require that customers be informed about potential risks in trading these markets. If you do not fully understand the risks, please seek advice from an independent financial advisor before engaging in trading.
Trading forex and futures on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.
There is a possibility of losing some or all of your initial investment, and therefore, you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Be aware of the risks associated with leveraged trading and seek professional advice if necessary.
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Performance results discussed in my content are hypothetical and subject to limitations. There are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading strategy. One of the limitations of hypothetical trading results is that they do not account for real-world financial risk.
Furthermore, past performance of any trading system or strategy does not guarantee future results.
General Trading Disclaimer:
Trading in futures, forex, and other leveraged products involves substantial risk and is not appropriate for all investors.
Do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
I do not provide buy/sell signals, financial advice, or investment recommendations.
Any decisions you make based on my content are solely your responsibility.
By engaging with my content, including live streams, videos, educational materials, and any communication through my platforms, you acknowledge and accept that all trading decisions you make are at your own risk. BDRipTrades, BDelCiel, and Aligned & Wealthy LLC cannot and will not be held responsible for any trading losses you may incur.
We had a great trading week last week, so we must remain level headed and focused. I can see here that my problem today was just not taking profits due to wanting to hold for bigger trades.
This is something we must break from and fix in our trading. When I am more focused on quick trades targeting near term liquidity pools it is when I am most confident. But I realize as I start getting better trades I tend to try to hold on to them more, specially after last week where we caught over 800+ points.
We were able to catch over 1,000+ points today, the sad part is... I was at work and did not enter on my funded challenge, I entered it on paper demo just to see the results of the trade and let me tell you, it broke my heart to not have entered because it FLEW to my TP.
This is part of the journey though, and I realize I must get a hold of these emotions and anxiety to get into trades and make money.
3/17/2025 - 12:01pm -12:14pm (13 minute trade)
3:00 was our entry
16:00 Should have been our TP.
(We should've realized that the next 1h candle that opened at 1pm would have a manipulation lower)
We could've utilized the IFVG once again at 12:46pm for the entry for the perfect trade idea. This was around the area where I entered on my DEMO.
- We used the 1H FVG which was used as support near its 50%
- Volume Imbalance from 11:33am -11:34am candles. It was used as support
- We also respected the Bearish FVG (turned IFVG) from the 11:33am candle.
We can also see that we create a inverse head and shoulders pattern 2 times near this area.
The first one we caught the trade, just failed to take TP at 16:00 mark at the 19,741.50 high.
The second Inverse head and shoulders pattern occurred 1:03-1:05pm. This was also a slight tap above the 1h bullish fvg which was the final piece needed to take price higher to fill in the 4h SIBI from the March 10, 2025 6:00am candle.
We ended up taking a total loss of $214 on our Top step account today after all trades.
Forex, Crypto and Futures Trading Risk Disclosure:
The National Futures Association (NFA) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory agencies for the forex and futures markets in the United States, require that customers be informed about potential risks in trading these markets. If you do not fully understand the risks, please seek advice from an independent financial advisor before engaging in trading.
Trading forex and futures on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.
There is a possibility of losing some or all of your initial investment, and therefore, you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Be aware of the risks associated with leveraged trading and seek professional advice if necessary.
BDRipTrades Market Opinions (also applies to BDelCiel and Aligned & Wealthy LLC):
Any opinions, news, research, analysis, prices, or other information contained in my content (including live streams, videos, and posts) are provided as general market commentary only and do not constitute investment advice. BDRipTrades, BDelCiel, and Aligned & Wealthy LLC will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including but not limited to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information.
Accuracy of Information: The content I provide is subject to change at any time without notice and is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. While I strive for accuracy, I do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of any information. I am not responsible for any losses incurred due to reliance on any information shared through my platforms.
Government-Required Risk Disclaimer and Disclosure Statement:
CFTC RULE 4.41 - HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
Performance results discussed in my content are hypothetical and subject to limitations. There are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading strategy. One of the limitations of hypothetical trading results is that they do not account for real-world financial risk.
Furthermore, past performance of any trading system or strategy does not guarantee future results.
General Trading Disclaimer:
Trading in futures, forex, and other leveraged products involves substantial risk and is not appropriate for all investors.
Do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
I do not provide buy/sell signals, financial advice, or investment recommendations.
Any decisions you make based on my content are solely your responsibility.
By engaging with my content, including live streams, videos, educational materials, and any communication through my platforms, you acknowledge and accept that all trading decisions you make are at your own risk. BDRipTrades, BDelCiel, and Aligned & Wealthy LLC cannot and will not be held responsible for any trading losses you may incur.
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