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Forex: from 500 to 100k: is it possible? Hello, I am the professional trader Andrea Russo and today I want to answer a question that is frequently asked: "Can you get to 100 thousand euros starting from just 500 euros?" The answer, as we will see, depends on several factors, but above all on the strategy you choose to adopt, on risk management and on the discipline in respecting the investment rules. In this article, we will look at a specific strategy, a sort of "daydream" that, although theoretically possible, also involves a series of risks to be considered very carefully. Imagine starting with a capital of 500 euros. The strategy that I will explain provides that each successful investment will lead to a 30% gain on the invested capital, while each wrong operation will result in a 10% loss. In essence, if the market goes in your favor, you will earn 30% on the invested capital, but if things go badly, you will lose 10%. If applied correctly, this strategy could lead to significant earnings over time, but let's make some assessments. The strategy of earning 30% on each positive trade is based on the "magic of compound numbers", that is, on the fact that, every time you earn, you earn on an increasingly higher basis, thus increasing the invested capital. If you maintain a good rate of winning trades, the capital will grow exponentially over time. How many earnings do you need to get to 100 thousand euros? To calculate how many trades it will take to get to 100,000 euros, we can use the exponential growth formula. If we start with 500 euros and want to know how many winning trades at 30% we need to get to 100,000 euros, we can do the following calculation: 500 is the initial capital. 1.30 is the multiplier for each winning trade (30% earnings). n is the number of trades needed. Solving the equation, we get that n is approximately 17 consecutive winning trades (approximate). Therefore, you will need to make at least 17 consecutive successful trades, without any losses, to get to 100,000 euros. Dangers of the strategy Although the numbers may seem promising, it is important to remember that the market is not predictable and that not all trades will be winners. Furthermore, the 30% gains and 10% losses are hypothetical and do not take into account other factors, such as trading commissions, slippage, and market volatility. Here are some of the main dangers associated with this strategy: Volatility and risk of loss: The 10% loss per mistake, even if small, can quickly accumulate in a drawdown period. For example, after 5 losing trades, the capital could be drastically reduced. Psychological complexity: Maintaining discipline in such a volatile trading environment is one of the most difficult challenges for any trader. There is always a temptation to “catch up” losses or make riskier trades to increase profits, which can undermine the effectiveness of the strategy. Market Unpredictability: The market is never linear. Winning trades are not guaranteed, and even with a well-structured strategy, it is possible to find yourself in a prolonged drawdown period that puts the solidity of the plan at risk. Capital Management: The Heart of the Strategy The real secret of this strategy is not so much in earning 30%, but in protecting your capital and limiting losses. Capital management is essential to any type of trading, and it is what separates successful traders from those who fail. Here are some key principles for effective capital management: Position Size: Do not risk more than 1-2% of your capital on any one trade. This allows you to survive even a long period of consecutive losses, without compromising your capital. Stop loss and take profit: Use stop loss to limit losses and take profit to cash in profits when the market moves in your favor. Don't expect the market to go up forever, but set clear goals. Controlling emotions: Being able to stay calm, even when facing losses, is essential. Greed and fear are a trader's worst enemies, so keeping a clear mind is the key to long-term success. Diversification: Don't put all your capital on a single asset or trade. Diversification helps reduce overall risk. Conclusions In summary, yes, it is theoretically possible to get to 100 thousand euros starting from 500 euros, but it is not easy at all. Success in trading does not only depend on the percentages of gain or loss, but also on the ability to manage capital and stay calm in difficult phases. Happy trading.
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by Andrea_Russo_SwipeUP
4-hr EUR/USD: Could THE EUR Rally Another 200 PipsOver the past few weeks, the EUR/USD currency pair has shifted its direction and gained around 300 pips in an upward movement. This rally led to the formation of a Double Top pattern slightly above the 1.05 level. As a result, the price is currently experiencing a pullback. We anticipate that this decline could extend further downward, with the potential to test the 1.04 region. This level coincides with the key 38% Fibonacci retracement, a historically strong support zone that has influenced price action in previous instances. Given the prevailing bullish momentum, we are inclined to enter a long trade once the price reaches this support area. Our bias is reinforced by the presence of a Golden Cross, a widely recognized technical indicator that signals a buying opportunity. However, to maximize our risk-to-reward ratio, we prefer to wait for the price to retrace toward the 38% Fibonacci level before executing a buy order. Once the trade is triggered, our target will be positioned above the 1.05 resistance zone, aiming to capture the next bullish wave. This approach ensures a strategic entry while leveraging strong technical signals to optimize trade performance.
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by Trendsharks
GBPUSD Institutional Orderflow ExampleMONTHLY We see a bounce from a monthly order block We also failed to displace below a previous swing low. Because it's a higher time frame, this could indicate that a lot of liquidity has been absorbed by institutional players. The next area of interest on the monthly could be the fair value gap that formed within the series of downclose candles DAILY Now that we have an idea on where the higher time frame might move to, we can use this on our lower time frames to better predict price movement. We see clear signs of market makers soaking up liquidity and accumulating buy orders around the monthly order block area. This happens gradually, because big institutional players have big orders, they can not enter the market all at once. You see that the accumulation of buy orders is taking up to 6 days. We then see a big upclose candle with displacement above a previous swing high. This move indicates a market structure shift, giving away the intentions of market makers to drive price higher again. The upclose candle that shifted structure left a daily order block, that got filled the next day. This is also a clear sign of institutional sponsorship defending their orders. The candle that filled the order block also displaced above the previous swing high, confirming our shift in structure. The price action that followed is clearly bullish, creating higher highs and lower lows. We see that price also took buy stops above previous swing highs. These previous swing highs can now be see as low resistance liquidity. On the daily time frame, we see a bullish fair value gap yet to be rebalanced. We can thus anticipate a retracement into that fair value gap. We are currently sweeping Monday's high, which could be the start of the retracement. But we could also still hit the mean threshold of the 2 upclose candles that can be seen as a propulsion block We will wait for price to reach for that fair value gap to look for a new buying opportunity. Idealy, we want to see a swing low form on the daily in the fair value gap. If price would rebalance the fair value gap, we want to zoom in to intraday levels to look for entry points.
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by Pauwero
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GBPJPY Price ActionHello Traders, GBPJPY Update As you can see, I’ve marked the 50% retracement level of the recent high and low (green point). The first move didn’t respect this 50% zone, which is why the second move gained strength and turned the 50% level into a support area. Additionally, we can observe liquidity building up above this zone. If we see strong bullish momentum, we’ll look for a long opportunity. Always remember to manage your risk carefully. For precise entries, use lower timeframes like the 5M or 15M. Wishing you all the best and happy trading!
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by SuvashishFx