One of the most common traps that we fall into as traders is that of holding out for more Pips than we should on a trade. This can provide us with additional Pips at times but in most cases, the market will reverse sharply to quickly erase our trading gains in the blink of an eye.
This is why it is important to incorporate a rule as to how long you are going to hold on to a trade before closing it, regardless of whether it has hit your original target.
The GBP CAD trade provided a great example …
This is why it is important to incorporate a rule as to how long you are going to hold on to a trade before closing it, regardless of whether it has hit your original target.
The GBP CAD trade provided a great example …
