5 LESSONS from the Bear MarketHi Traders, Investors and Speculators 📈📉
Ev here. Been trading crypto since 2017 and later got into stocks. I have 3 board exams on financial markets and studied economics from a top tier university for a year. Daytime job - Math Teacher. 👩🏫
Bearish markets are a normal part of the economic cycle, but even after years and years of repeating processes and patterns, it can still be hard to embrace.
The real value of a bear market may be that it gives investors the opportunity to gear up for the next cycle, in other words to accumulate and buy in cheap. It also helps you see the importance of managing your risk and diversification. For example - let's say you've invested 100% of your free cash into Bitcoin. IF Bitcoin were to trade sideways or lower for a longer period, lets say months, you have no capital left to invest in other potential opportunities. You are also missing out on rallies that may be happening across other markets. Your portion of diversification is definitely dependent on your initial capital investment, but try to diversify as far as your capital allows.
For savvy investors, a bear market also creates a period for looking beyond emotional headlines and studying the hard facts — facts that can ultimately place them in a position to take advantage of coming opportunities. Periods of falling prices are a natural part of investing in the stock market. Bear markets follow bull markets, and vice versa. They are considered the “ebb and flow” of wealth accumulation.
Now, let's take a look at 5 Things YOU should remember during the Bear Market :
❗ Periods of falling prices are a common part of investing / speculating
❗ An investment’s value will be greatly influenced by fundamental factors, and sometimes fundamental factors is enough to create a bullish or bearish market for that assets and related assets
❗ Diversification , (even though it does not protect anyone against losses), often provides the safest haven against the ebb and flow of fluctuating markets
❗ Invest over time, rather than make single lump-sum purchases. In other words, falling prices are the friends of dollar cost averaging investors
❗ Take a long-term view when investing in the stock market. Short-term fluctuations are natural. Try to invest in projects that are undervalued , rather than jumping in whilst a coin is in the middle of a parabolic rally.
Check out this idea on ETH that covers dollar-cost-averaging:
Remember that you’ll be bombarded with all kinds of economic information during both bear and bull markets. There will be reports, for example, about inflation, interest rates, and unemployment figures that may encourage you to either give up on the market or invest in it. To avoid being lured to either extreme, develop a financial strategy that accounts for risks you find comfortable. Then trust yourself and stick with the plan.
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Making MORE Money 🤑 Side Hustle Ideas Hi Traders, Investors and Speculators 📈📉
Times are tough. With forever increasing inflation comes forever increases prices of gas, food and other inescapable living expenses. Although the cost of things keeps on rising, our salaries unfortunately, do not. So today I've done something a little different, and pulled up a table on things you can do part time to make additional money. Please remember to hit like to show your appreciation for the efforts that went into this post :-)
Let's break it down:
1) TRADING 📈 📉
Speculating markets can be challenging no doubt, but if you do it right and have the patience, you can most definitely make more than the basic savings cost the bank offers you (which is 3% - 5% per year, depending on your capital). Remember that these are ideas to make extra money . So don't go quitting your full time job and sell your house to trade, even the guys on Wall Street earn a basic.
2) TUTORING 📚
Tutoring can be a great source of additional income. The only catch with this, naturally is you would need some sort of education in the subjects that you are tutoring. The field for tutoring is wide. You could teach online, or at a student's house. Tutoring doesn't only mean math or science. Can you speak a foreign language apart form English? This could be an opportunity for you to tutor a foreign language!
3) HANDYMAN 🔨🔌
People need handymen for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps an old lady needs help putting up curtains, or the man next door can't figure out how to change his plugs. Maybe your cousin wants to paint the house, or build a shed... If you have a few tools, this could be a lucrative extra income.
4) MUSIC 🎭🎶📯
Can you play a musical instrument? Or sing really well? Many people would love to learn. Teaching them what you've learned can be a great additional income, and if you're good at it, high paying as well.
5) GARDENING 🌻🌼🌷🌲
Gardening is like pineapple on pizza - you either love it or you hate it. Luckily, this makes for an excellent opportunity if you enjoy gardening. If you're knowledgeable on plants, you could either offering landscaping advice or even put together a small team of workers to redo a garden. You could even stem plants, grow them and sell them... pure profit !
6) CLEANING 🧼🧺
I have a friend who started a cleaning company when her children left the house... she now makes more money than her husband, who has a corporate job. She has a team of ladies who clean houses before people move into a new place or as they leave. But the options are endless.
7) RETAIL ⌚🎁👓
Perhaps the most common way to earn a profit, is to hunt bargains and sell products on an online platform for a higher price. The options here are also endless, just keep in mind import taxes and fees for listing on the platform.
There are many more ideas to earn additional income on top of your salary, these are a few that came to the top of my mind. I hope you enjoyed this post today!
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Theory Of Visualization And Powerful Concept For Trader 🌆In today’s TradingView Post, I’m going to talk about the one Concept that Nobody Talk About and It Is Very Useful For Traders.
You see, very often traders are bent on making trading a Right or Wrong endeavor.
The moment they place their Trade, they do it with an expectation of Profit. Now, on this trade.
And that’s the Wrong Mental approach to have, that’s the Wrong mentality to adopt in this endeavor. Because the Market doesn’t work like that.
To Trading requires clear rules about the actual trade execution as well as with regards to the mental condition.
Both requires training which on the one side can be achieved through Screen Time And Focus however Visualisation one the other side represents an Effective Concept to further strengthen the own Abilities off the Screens.
In This Post we Investigates the Concept of Visualisation and Try Make it to the Topic For Trader.
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"THE THEORY OF VISUALISATION"
Brain Studies provide a Strong Scientific basis for How and Why Visualisation works.
In Some Neuropsychology Research reveal that Thoughts Create the Same Mental instructions as Actions.
Mental Visualisation has an impact on many Cognitive Processes in the Brain Confirming the Brain is getting trained for the actual Physical performance during the Visualisation in other words We Stimulate the Brain activity through Visualising the same way as when Actually performing the Action.
The Thalamus is the Responsible Part of Brain which serves this Unique role , ranging from relaying Sensory and Motor Signals , as well as regulation of Consciousness and alertness It makes no distinction between Inner and Outer realities, Therefore , any idea that is Visualised intensively enough will take on a semblance of reality in the brain - the actual belief becomes neurologically real and the brain responds accordingly.
This effect has specifically been visible when people Meditated intensively on a specific goal over an extended period of time.
The Brain begins relating to that Meditated idea as of it were reality . During the research, Neuroscientists discovered Two VERY FUNDAMENTAL Characteristics the Brain that Help Visualisation Work the way it does..
First : the Brain thinks in Pictures
Second : the Brain cannot distinguish whether something is just Imagination or actually Experienced.
( And There are people who believe that pain and illness are not real. They usually also believe that the universe is essentially a figment of our imagination. How we got imagination without having a brain escapes me, but think “The Matrix” without an underlying reality .)
Lets Back To The Topic...
Just Remember this.
Brain Think In a Image And Cannot Distinguish Whether is Real or Not..
THE BLUE-PRINT
It was noticed that Visualisation creates Neural Pathways in the Brain which act as a Blueprint to be Followed in the actual Physical Performance concluding while Visualising the brain creates the same neural pathways as actually doing it.
Psychologist Sian Leah Beilock of University of Chicago has done Research in this Area and considers Visualisation an important aspect for setting any goal since much the Unconscious Brain is build around a Visual Construction of the world.
Many studies have confirmed that Visualising the performance actually improves the Execution in the Real World.
Neural Connections are formed and the Strength of the Connections is directly proportional to the intensity of the Individual's Imagination feeling strengthens the Neural Connections.
Famous Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger have confirmed to use Visualisation techniques to cultivate a sense of belief , build confidence and create momentum to realise their ultimate goals.
" The more I focused in on this image and worked and grew, the more I saw it was real and possible for me to be like him .” -
Arnold Schwarzenegger
" It’s the same process I used in bodybuilding: What you do is create a vision of who you want to be — and then live that picture as if it were already true .” - Arnold Schwarzenegger
TRANSFERRING THE CONCEPT TO TRADING
Finally , transferring this concept to Trading , Screen Time can be extended to Visualisation Getting into a Meditative mode and Visualising your Trading Plan and Rules helps to better Internalise them getting a clear picture of what to look for.
Additionally , different Trading Scenarios can be visualised like the Perfect Trade Including the location and setup, Reversal and Breakout situations.
Also Scenarios where a Sense of Anxiousness is Experienced can be Recreated during the Visualisation to Train dealing with the Respective Emotions and be better prepared in live Situations.
When a Concept is Visualised over and over , the Brain begins to respond as the concept was real the Respective Neural Connections are formed.
Ideas for Visualisation can be taken directly from the recent experience or trade reviews for example providing a clear focus on what to visualise.
As a result , those Concepts begin to feel more obtainable and Real Motivating other parts of the take intentional action the Physical World...
CONCLUSION
The Brain not know whether your Visualisisation is real or not and Try to Visualize Sweet and Bitter moments Over and Over in Trading to Create a Respective Neural Connection to build Confidence ,etc That will helping you in Trading..
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*Thank For Reading Guys
no more words.
Just Wishing you Profitable Weeks!!
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💲Amount of Return Necessary to Restore to Original Equity Value💲In today's educational post, I would like to share with you a post on: Amount of Return Necessary to Restore to Original Equity Value
10% - 11.1%
20% - 25%
30% - 42.85%
40% - 66.66%
50% - 100%
60% - 150%
70% - 233%
80% - 400%
90% - 900% 100% - ☠️
💲Remember, never risk more than 0.5%-2% of your capital on one positions
💲Never lose money you can't lose
💲Take care of yourself and your capital <3
📖 5 Books On Trading That Everyone Should Know 📖📖 5 Books On Trading That Everyone Should Know 📖
📖 1. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator - Edwin Lefèvre.
📖 Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is a fabularized biography of the most famous speculator of all time Jesse Livermoore. Jesse Livermoore operated in the stock and commodity markets in the early 20th century in the 1920s to be exact. He was one of those speculators who made an astronomical fortune almost from scratch. He made and lost fortunes. His wins and losses as of today could be counted in the hundreds of millions of dollars. His speculative concepts and brilliant remarks on the markets, inspired and still inspire speculators around the world today. Despite the passage of 100 years since those events, the strategies and trading approach have not lost their value, I would even say they have gained. The book reads very well, it is written in accessible language, everyone will be able to understand it and take something for themselves. A must-have item on the shelf at every trader's home.
📖 2.The Disciplined Trader - Mark Douglas
📖 The Disciplined Trader. One of the first books that on such a scale spread interest in psychological elements in trading. Mark Douglas, after working with many traders in his career, noticed that mental elements are one of the main barriers to success in trading. He presents in his book the principles and mental attitudes that are necessary for success in this industry, it is worth mentioning that these attitudes are fundamentally different to what we have been taught to live in society. An ideal book for people who feel that the technical aspect has been mastered, but still feel that they have some internal blockages that block them from achieving systematic results in trading.
📖 3. Market Wizards - Jack D. Schwager
📖 Market Wizards. Book-talk. This is the first, and considered by many to be the most important, part of Jack Schwager's conversations with prominent traders. In it we can hear their stories and thoughts on trading of such people as: Jim Rogers, Paul Tudor Jones, Larry Hite, William O'Neil.
In the book we can read a lot of conversations in which each trader brings something from himself and presents his specific view of the market. We will learn a lot about technical analysis, as well as fundamental analysis, risk management and many other aspects related to trading. Everyone can find something for themselves. It is not a book to be read from cover to cover.
📖 4. The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
📖 A book of investing legends. The most prominent investment advisor of the 20th century. Since its publication, the book has become, so to speak, a holy book of the stock market and the philosophy of "value investing" with which every investor must become familiar. Its philosophy and the principles it recommends to follow teach and inspire investors around the world to this day. It is worth mentioning that Warren Buffett was one of Graham's disciples and repeatedly mentions how great an influence he had on him. A must-have item for any aspiring long-term investor
📖 5. Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets - John J. Murphy
📖 Another holy book this time on technical analysis. This book is a comprehensive expedition presenting the vast majority of technical analysis concepts. John J. Murphy, thanks to his 30 years of experience working in financial institutions, takes the reader through all the topics that are key to understanding technical analysis. It is an excellent primer, which allows for an accessible and understandable introduction to the world of technical analysis. The book lays a solid foundation, thanks to which you will be able to expand your analytical skills. Everything we need to know about charts can be found in this book. It is no wonder that to this day it is a worldwide bestseller and the most popular book on the technical aspects of market analysis.
📖 Have you read any of the books mentioned? share your opinion in the comments.
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The trend is your friend!Hi guys, This is @CRYPTOMOJO_TA One of the most active trading view authors and fastest-growing communities.
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In this chart, we will present some basic information about the bedrock of technical analysis – the trend.
Technical research is founded on one main assumption: market prices move in trends as they are freely traded. Traders and investors hope to buy a security at a low price at the outset of an upward trend, ride the trend, and then sell the security at a better price when the trend stops. While this technique is straightforward, putting it into effect is incredibly difficult.
Trends come in all shapes and sizes, from long-term patterns that last decades to short-term patterns that emerge minute by minute. All trends tend to have the same characteristics. Investors must choose which trend is most important for them based on their investment objectives, personal preferences, and the time they are ready to spend watching market prices.
Trends are obvious in hindsight, but ideally, we would like to spot a new trend right at its beginning, buy, spot its end and sell. However this ideal almost never happens, except by luck.
What exactly is a trend?
1. An uptrend or upward trend occurs when prices reach higher highs and higher lows.
2. A downtrend or downward trend is the opposite: when prices reach lower lows and lower highs.
3. A sideways or flat trend occurs when prices trade in a range without significant upward or downward movement.
From the investor/trader’s perspective, a trend is a directional movement of prices that remains in effect long enough to be identified and still be profitable.
The most popular method amongst traders to identify a trend is looking at a graph of prices for extreme points, tops & bottoms, and drawing lines between these extreme points. These lines are called trend lines . By drawing lines between tops and bottoms we get a „feeling” of the direction of price movement, rate of change of movement, and also its limits. When those limits are broken, they can warn us that the trend might be changing.
Another method for the study of trends is the moving averages which smooth out and reduce the effect of smaller trends within longer trends.
The number of trend lengths is unlimited. The ability for trends to act similarly over different periods is called fractal nature. When we say that the trends are fractal in nature we mean that in any period we look at we see trends with similar characteristics and patterns as each other. The trend length of interest is determined solely by the trader’s period of interest. This doesn’t mean that different trend lengths should be ignored. Because shorter trends make up longer trends, any analysis of a period must include an analysis of longer and shorter trends around it.
Trends are determined by supply and demand .
As in all markets, whether apples, oil , or used car components the economic principle of interaction between supply and demand determines prices in trading markets. Each buyer bids for a certain quantity at a certain price and each seller asks for a certain quantity at a certain price. When the buyer and seller agree and transact, they establish a price for that instant in time, whatever the reasons might be for the buyer wanting to buy and the seller wanting to sell.
The technical analyst, therefore, watches the price movement and the rate of change of prices and doesn’t concern himself/herself with the reasons for the transactions because most times they are indeterminable. The number of players and the number of different reasons for their participation in supply and demand is close to infinite. Thus, for the technical analyst, it is futile to analyze the components of supply and demand except through the prices it creates.
Furthermore, when someone invests or trades the price is what determines profit or loss, not corporate earnings or Federal Reserve policy. The bottom line is that the price determines success and fortunately, for whatever reason, prices tend to trend.
Trade with care.
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How you trade impacts how you feel 😀It's no secret that managing your trading psychology is the biggest challenge in your trading journey.
Some say it counts for 80%+ of what's needed to be successful.
I totally agree...
However, there's a key factor in this for me.
How you actually trade to start with!
Correct trading psychology starts by realising you need a strategy.
If you're guessing with no real plan or risk management surely you're going to be more stressed and overwhelmed than a trader who has a plan, has the data to support his strategy and manages his risk?
So once you get your system/strategy nailed on, this in turn will help manage your fear.
Greed is another factor, but this comes from your expectation.
Expectations and reality need to be aligned with one another.
Your expectations can come from your data and your testing.
But if you've skipped this step you'll be chasing unrealistic expectations.
Not just in terms of % gains, but in understanding your drawdown periods too.
So in summary both are completely related. You give me a trader that's really struggling with his trading mindset and fear and within a month they won't be feeling the same way.
Likewise, if give me a trader who is calm and in tune with his system and emotions, we'll quickly change this by getting him to trade randomly!
No trading psychology means no trading strategy, No trading strategy means no trading psychology. These two elements are so intertwined.
Thanks for looking at my idea.
Darren 👍
Chart Patterns - Bear Market Scenario Hi there,
i have been sharing the chart patterns which are seen on any type of price charts. (CANDLESTICK CHART) and after research and experience, i see that the price move via various ways or concepts.
as per my experience, i see that the price move via waves & correction, and react to supply and demand levels. please share it and one may need it. and this is seen any type of instruments like stocks, forex, commodities, Futures & options. crypto. etc. in time frame for BEAR MARKETS ONLY.
Note: Its my view only and its for educational purpose only. Only who has got knowledge about this strategy, will understand what to be done on this setup. its purely based on my technical analysis only (strategies). we don't focus on the short term moves, we look for only for Bullish or Bearish Impulsive moves on the setups after a good price action is formed as per the strategy. we never get into corrective moves. because it will test our patience and also it will be a bullish or a bearish trap. and try trade the big moves.
we do not get into bullish or bearish traps. We anticipate and get into only big bullish or bearish moves (Impulsive Moves). Just ride the Bullish or Bearish Impulsive Move. Learn & Know the Complete Market Cycle.
Buy Low and Sell High Concept. Buy at Cheaper Price and Sell at Expensive Price.
Keep it simple, keep it Unique.
please keep your comments useful & respectful.
Thanks for your support....
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Classical Chart Patterns - Bull MarketsHi there,
i have been sharing the chart patterns which are seen on any type of price charts. (CANDLESTICK CHART) and after research and experience, i see that the price move via various ways or concepts.
as per my experience, i see that the price move via waves & correction, and react to supply and demand levels. please share it and one may need it. and this is seen any type of instruments like stocks, forex, commodities, Futures & options. crypto. etc. in time frame for BULL MARKETS ONLY.
Note: Its my view only and its for educational purpose only. Only who has got knowledge about this strategy, will understand what to be done on this setup. its purely based on my technical analysis only (strategies). we don't focus on the short term moves, we look for only for Bullish or Bearish Impulsive moves on the setups after a good price action is formed as per the strategy. we never get into corrective moves. because it will test our patience and also it will be a bullish or a bearish trap. and try trade the big moves.
we do not get into bullish or bearish traps. We anticipate and get into only big bullish or bearish moves (Impulsive Moves). Just ride the Bullish or Bearish Impulsive Move. Learn & Know the Complete Market Cycle.
Buy Low and Sell High Concept. Buy at Cheaper Price and Sell at Expensive Price.
Keep it simple, keep it Unique.
please keep your comments useful & respectful.
Thanks for your support....
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IDXNONCYC: Is It Time for "Consumer Defensive Stock" to Shine?Hello Fellow Global Stock Trader/Investor!
IDX Sector Consumer Non-Cyclical is an index that tracks the price movement of Indonesia Consumer Defensive Stocks. People call it "Consumer Defensive Stocks" because the customers will continue to consume the company's products even during an economic downturn.
Why do we forecast the IDXNONCYC?
By Analyzing the Sectoral Indices Movement, We could use the data as a filter to look for a potential trading setup in a specific sector.
Technical Analysis
1. IDXNONCYC is moving above the EMA90 which indicates a bullish trend
2. Breaking out of the Falling Wedge pattern
3. MACD created a golden cross, it signified the possibility of continuing its bullish trend to the target area
The roadmap will be invalid after reaching the target/support area.
" Disclaimer: The outlook is only for educational purposes, not a recommendation to put a long or short position on the IDXNONCYC"
The Cost Of Missing Your Best TradesWhat if your best trades were the ones you frequently do not enter?
There are not many positives in missing trades because it's money you're not adding to your trading account. You're losing more than money when you don't enter your best trades. Let's dig in.
Lost of confidence 😫
If you've ever said to yourself, "Why didn't I take the trade?" It's because you saw the setup. Your rules were met, but something inside of you couldn't push the button.
It could have been your own thoughts. You could have feared losing the trade in result losing money. Either way, you lacked the strength to push the button.
It's ironic how one button determines the fate of your abilities huh?
Hear this, you can begin doubting your ability as a trader when you don't take your setups. Remember that your eyes see first and you must take action regardless of your personal thoughts or feelings. You used logic to see the trade so use it to enter the trade.
Then let the trade tell you if you were wrong or right.
Risk of losing trades outweighing the trades you don't enter.
Have you ever looked at your trade journal just to realize you could be profitable if you'd enter all of your trades?
Most traders I consult with hesitate the moment they realize they have a good entry. Did you catch that? They don't question the analysis. They question themselves the moment it's time to hit the buy or sell button.
Like most traders, you're good until you have to show up to take action. This is common, but can also be the reason why you may not be seeing more profits than losses.
Revenge Anyone?
Revenge is a strong feeling. Taking action to get revenge results from the feeling of losing something so precious and your money is precious to you so it's only fitting you have a right to want it back.
However, money loss doesn't always come from trades you've enter. Consider this:
You see a trade. This risk to reward is 1:2. So you know you have a chance to double the amount you risk. You're excited. You see the outcome. So, you put a monetary value on the trade and realize if you win the trade you can win $1000. If you lose the trade you can only lose $500.
Something happens. You never enter. It could be for varying reasons. You weren't at your chart because you got busy. You got called in to go to work. Price reach where you wanted to enter, but you didn't like what you saw.
Either way you're not down $500. You're at a loss of $1000.
That leads me into my last point. The cost of missing your best trades setups is the risk of making the money you desire.
That $1000 could have gone a long way for you. It could have covered a car note. Paid your utilities for the month. Added more leverage to your trading account.
Either way it meant something to you, but you can't feel it because you feel like you missed out on it.
I get it. I've been there. You're not alone.
You are learning something though. You're learning you don't want to keep missing these setups so you're going to do something about it.
I have 3 suggestions for you. Let's see if you've thought of these:
* Adjust your timeframes so they fit your schedule
*Set pending orders
*Trade less pairs so you can focus on your best setups
Hear me well my dear friend, you may not always enter your best setups, but you can miss less.
Keep your trading easy for you. Don't overthink the entry. Don't tell yourself you're wrong. Trust me, the market will tell let you know if you're doing things correctly or not.
I pray you enjoyed this reading. If you have please like the post and share it.
Please share your thoughts below.
Many blessings to you,
Shaquan ❤️
What is FOMO and how we can minimise itI like to try keep explanations nice, simple and short.. everyone one should know the definition of FOMO is (fear of missing out) this is a simple and common emotion that affects us in all different areas of our life but when you bring it to the charts and your trading it can lead to a roller coaster of emotions and mistakes...
I found a few things that help me when learning and still controlling it is... Been cautious with who you follow and monitor how your desertions are influenced from others, (hot tips, signals etc) you always want to have a clear view of how you yourself analyse the markets with a strict plan.. you may be a quick intra-day trader but someone you follow gives a signal that might be a trade to hold for weeks... a mix up in trading styles can cost you a loss even though the person you follow makes the right call.
This kind of backs off the last suggestion I made but its simple Create a plan, Know which time frame your trading in (short term long term) and trade only if its right by YOUR trading plan.
Overconfidence can lead to trying to stay to active on the charts, chasing every possible trade setup and can really mess with your head. Chasing a loss after losing money is another common mistake.. sometimes i take a day or 2 away from the market if I have had a nice winning trade as well as possibly taking a loss. Sometimes its best to take a breather access what you may have done right or wrong and come back with a clear head ready to make smart decisions
One of my personal favourite strategy's to limit this situation is, If you want to enter the market but price may not be at the area you think it may support or resist from, take 50% of the usual amount you risk for example you usually risk 1% which may be $100 make it 0.5% which is $50 and then if price goes the way you expect your still entered in a position but then if price goes the opposite way and hits the level you expect then you can enter the other 0.5% of risk to get into another trade a maybe a better entry point...
DONT rush into trades on the Monday!! Remember there is a whole week for many opportunity's to arise and sometimes the best opportunity's don't come until the end of the week, I used to over trade on the Monday and end up trying to catch up the rest of the week... So I for a while didn't even look at the charts on the Monday to resist the temptation.
Different strategy's will work for different people so find something that works for you and stick to it!! Let me know if you can share any ideas that helped you, it may be able to help someone else!!