Trading Plan: Before opening a position, answer these 3 questions to filter out 80% of impulsive trades


📝 Before every time you’re about to open a position, force yourself to stop and write down these 3 questions on paper (or in a memo):
1. Why am I opening a position at this location? (You must have clear technical or logical support)
2. If I’m wrong, where is my stop-loss? Can I accept the loss amount? (If the loss amount keeps you from sleeping, your position size is too heavy)
3. If I’m right, where is my take-profit target? Is the risk-reward worth it? (Trades with a risk-reward below 1:2 aren’t worth doing)
If you can’t answer these 3 questions, or your answers are vague, don’t open a position.
💡 Today’s golden quote: Plan your trades; trade your plan. Opening a position without a plan is gambling.
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MemeAccountant
· 2h ago
Previously always losing because I didn’t think through a stop-loss—now I write it down in advance, so even if the market moves fast, I’m not panicking. The third issue, risk-reward ratio, is often overlooked, but it’s definitely important.
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ColdWalletGuard
· 2h ago
Yes, these three issues can filter out most impulsive trades. But I’ve noticed that many people—including me—can be perfectly clear about our plan when we open a position; then once the market moves, we forget it. So knowing how to follow discipline is the key. Also, a 1:2 risk-reward ratio can be too rigid sometimes—during trending markets, you can loosen it. What do you all think?
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VaultStrategist
· 3h ago
I’ve taken this batch of useful tips. I repeat it to myself every time before opening a position.
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MissLing
· 4h ago
So you just let yourself regret why you did it 🧐 back then? I’m saying, we’re talking about it, or are you going to move out and live outside, haha 😝! You’re in…
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