This 1 Mistake Traders Make After 10:30 AM – Don’t Be That guy!Hello Traders!
You’ve planned your trade, waited for price action, and taken a position… but somewhere after 10:30 AM, everything starts falling apart. If you’re wondering why your trades stop working post 10:30, you're not alone. Today, let’s talk about the most common mistake intraday traders make after 10:30 AM — and how to avoid it!
The Most Common Mistake: Chasing Breakouts Without Confirmation
Market Momentum Fades After 10:30 AM:
The opening volatility usually settles by 10:15–10:30 AM. If a breakout happens after that, it needs stronger confirmation — else it's likely a trap.
False Breakouts Increase:
Institutions fade late entries. Retailers jump in too late, and the market reverses.
Low Volume Breakouts = Failure Risk:
If a breakout happens with low volume post 10:30, it’s often just premium trap or stop-loss hunting.
What You Should Do Instead
Wait for Retest or Strong Volume Confirmation:
Never chase a move. Let price break, retest, and then trade with a proper SL.
Focus on Range-Bound Strategies Post 11 AM:
If market is inside a range, shift to option selling, scalping near VWAP or CPR.
Check Option Chain for OI Shift:
If there’s no OI change or reversal pressure building, skip the trade altogether.
Rahul’s Tip
After 10:30, the market starts filtering out emotional traders. Be the one who trades based on logic — not FOMO. Sideways traps are silent killers.
Conclusion
Intraday success depends on timing + logic. Don’t be that guy who chases breakouts after 10:30 AM without confirmation. Instead, observe market behavior, wait for quality entries, and protect your capital.
Have you fallen for these late breakouts? Share your experience in the comments and let’s learn together!
