Bingo. also, re Surf's post about 'this is your competition' - the like on my part was given regarding the effort and work required to be successful. you have to work harder than not only you ever have, but than those around you to win.
lol it was not an unplanned meeting. You can't be serious. It was on the books weeks/months in advance to have an SNB announcement. the contents of the meeting were, of course, unexpected by many.
Self destructive behavior is within everyone - whether it's trading or elsewhere. You have to determine for yourself how much power you give it. Only then will things change.
It really isn't. It's not even that - the way everything has been handled has just been rubbish. If you lied, own it. If you misspoke, state it and move on. Enough of the dancing. I don't trade spreads so IDGAF on the whole, but have some backbone.
he's likely referencing the ability to get in/out of trades as well. all points are valid on sub second time periods but anything > a few minutes and the psychology of the market is the same as it always has been.
this thread is wonderful for observing whose mindsets are correct and whose...
Not necessarily. He's clearly not stateside, so CFDs in any European shop (IG, etc) would be completely fine and the best for anyone under-capitalized. A much more prudent setup with guaranteed no debit on those accounts and no restrictions on trading. Wider spreads encourage a longer term...