Number one rule, “Defend Your Capital”, use only what you need to and no more. Using small % allows for the unthinkable.
Because one day I might not,or for a period of time the system might break down, “meaning my Brain”, and it might take a bit for me to catch myself. “Most Days” hmmmmm, yes and no, some days I don’t take a trade at all, I never do the really short, 5 sec stuff with OPM, only in my personal account.
Seriously, I cannot see myself doing it any other way. It is safe, hehehehe, or as safe as trading can be.I am generally on 15 min timeframe, 5 min entries. 50-60 pips in a trade, for me is an outlier, 22-40, 5 losses in a row tell me to stop and reevaluate.
I see what you are saying, but, I have seen too many traders get caught in unfavorable conditions, they can’t stop at 5 losses the head goes crazy, and boom, all the money is gone, and goodby freedom. I prefer to be a Live Dog vs the alternative.
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