My turn. I completely flubbed my FTMO 100k challenge today. Had a big fat loss (in stages, not all at once). The largest one I've had in at least 5 years. My psychology today was completely messed up.
In remembering how my morning went, it feels a bit like self-sabotage. I just had 4 consecutive good days. I was within reach. 8 trading days left to make $3k. This is after I started in the hole on Day 1 and came back and traded okay after that. It was doable. As long as I didn't screw up.
Being completely honest, my trading in this challenge has not been my best. Nowhere close. Closed winners too early. Took many BEs. Overtraded. Fear. Despite that, passing the challenge appeared doable.
I passed 2 free trials (one was 'aggressive version' - ran it up to 11k) and also practised on my personal demo, this 'for real' challenge has really done a number on my psyche.
Back to the drawing board. I will get a free challenge after this one officially ends. Yay. (Gratitude mixed with heavy sarcasm.)
In remembering how my morning went, it feels a bit like self-sabotage. I just had 4 consecutive good days. I was within reach. 8 trading days left to make $3k. This is after I started in the hole on Day 1 and came back and traded okay after that. It was doable. As long as I didn't screw up.
Being completely honest, my trading in this challenge has not been my best. Nowhere close. Closed winners too early. Took many BEs. Overtraded. Fear. Despite that, passing the challenge appeared doable.
I passed 2 free trials (one was 'aggressive version' - ran it up to 11k) and also practised on my personal demo, this 'for real' challenge has really done a number on my psyche.
Back to the drawing board. I will get a free challenge after this one officially ends. Yay. (Gratitude mixed with heavy sarcasm.)
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