Trend following
Trade in the direction of the dominant move. Use a moving average to define the trend and look for entries on small pullbacks rather than chasing spikes.
Core strategy building blocks
Start simple. One setup you understand beats five you don't.
Support & resistance
Mark levels where price has repeatedly turned. Reactions at these zones often offer cleaner, higher-probability entries than the middle of a range.
Candlestick signals
Patterns like pin bars and engulfing candles hint at momentum shifts. They work best when they line up with a level or the trend, not on their own.
Indicator confluence
Combine an RSI or MACD reading with price action for confirmation. Avoid stacking ten indicators — confluence, not clutter.
Risk management — the part that actually matters
Most accounts are lost to poor risk control, not bad entries.
Risk a small fixed % per trade
Many traders cap each trade at 1–2% of their balance. It means a losing streak can't wipe you out and keeps emotions in check.
Have a plan before you click
Decide your asset, direction, amount and reason in advance. If you can't explain the trade, don't take it.
Stop while you're disciplined
Set a daily loss limit and a profit target. Walk away when you hit either — revenge trading is how good days turn bad.
Journal & review
Record every trade and review weekly. Patterns in your own behaviour are the most valuable edge you'll find.
Strategy FAQ
No. Trading is probabilistic and every method has losing trades. Be very sceptical of "guaranteed" signals, bots or strategies — they're a common scam.
Longer expiries and timeframes are usually calmer and easier to read than ultra-short ones. Practise on the demo to find what suits you.
Only when you're consistently following your plan on the demo across many trades. There's no rush — the markets will still be there.