The FTMO trader's mental test: Can you pass the invisible course that ruins 80% of candidates? Most traders fail the FTMO challenge before they even open a trade. It's not the strategy that's the problem, nor the market. Invisible. Silent. And terribly effective. This FTMO mental test, no one's going to [...]
Algorithmic psychology: When an EA protects the trader from himself Understanding the origin of human errors in trading Most losses don't come from a bad setup, but from a deeper mechanism: Our cognitive biases.They influence decisions, degrade discipline and all too often drive irrational actions.Fatigue, impatience, FOMO,
Understanding fiscal policy isn't just about watching a government decide to increase spending or cut taxes. It's about analyzing the direct impact these choices have on the value of a currency, and therefore on your trades. Because, yes, behind every budget announcement, there are movements on Forex that only the most experienced traders can understand.
🎯 Reward/risk ratio: the key to truly profitable trading Many traders look at their success rate.Few really look at their reward/risk (R/R) ratio. And yet, it's this ratio that makes the difference between: In this article, we'll look at how the reward/risk ratio works, how to calculate it, and how to use it on a daily basis in your trading.
⚠️ A simple and complete explanation of margin calls in trading Margin calls scare a lot of traders... And yet, it's one of the most important mechanisms to understand in order to protect your capital.A trader who masters margin calls understands exactly where his safety zone lies, and why certain positions can be closed.
