Market Volatility: The Trade That Taught Me Patience

Early on, I thought I could outsmart market volatility. I’d jump into trades during big moves, hoping to catch the wave. But one day, it caught me instead.

The Day Volatility Got Me
I remember trading during a news event. The market spiked in my direction, and I got excited. I moved my stop-loss higher to give the trade “room to run.” Then, out of nowhere, the market reversed. My gains disappeared, and I ended up with a bigger loss than I could afford.

That trade taught me that volatility is unpredictable—and dangerous if you’re not prepared.

What Volatility Did to Me

-Tempted me to chase moves: I couldn’t resist jumping in, even when it wasn’t smart.
-Shook my confidence: The wild swings made me doubt my plan.
-Made me emotional: I panicked when things didn’t go as expected.

How I Fixed It
I stopped trading during news events unless it fit my strategy. I started using stop-losses and stuck to them, no matter what. And I reminded myself that no single trade is worth blowing my account.

What I Learned

-Volatility is part of trading—embrace it, but don’t let it control you.
-A solid strategy and risk management are your best defenses.
-Patience pays off when the market gets wild.

Struggling with market volatility? DM me—I’ve been there and can help. I also have a webinar this Sunday to help you tackle this challenge and stay grounded.

Kris/Mindbloome Exchange
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