Cristian

### *PHASE 2: ENTRY METHOD - SMC FRAMEWORK + HTF/LTF* Here is the easiest system to backtest right now: *SMC combined with Structural Highs/Lows + FVG + BOS*. No need for 20 indicators. #### *Step 1: Top-Down Analysis - Macro to Micro* 1. *HTF (Higher Timeframe) - H4/D1*: Identify the Trend + Major Supply/Demand Zones. Rule: "Higher High + Higher Low = Uptrend" (Buy only). Conversely, Sell only. Do not trade against the trend. 2. *Entry Zones*: Mark "Breaker Blocks" and "FVGs" on H4/H1. These are areas where price often returns to retest before continuing. #### *Step 2: Finding the Entry - LTF (Lower Timeframe) M15/M5* Only enter a trade when 3 conditions are met: 1. *BOS - Break of Structure*: Price breaks the nearest high/low, confirming which side is dominant. 2. *Pullback to FVG/OB*: Wait for price to return to the imbalance zone. Do not chase the price. 3. *Entry Signal*: Wait for a "minor structural shift" on M5: a micro-BOS break + a liquidity sweep. #### *Step 3: Setting SL & TP - Discipline* 1. *SL (Stop Loss)*: Always place it behind the nearest swing point or behind the FVG. Absolutely do not "hold a losing trade" (refuse to take the loss). 2. *TP (Take Profit)*: Split into 2 targets. TP1 = 1.5R (to move SL to break-even). TP2 = 3R (let it run). 3. *Moving SL*: When price hits 1R, move SL to the Entry price. Let the trade breathe.

### *PHASE 3: CEO-LEVEL DISCIPLINE – JOURNALING & REVIEW* This is exactly what distinguishes a professional trader from a gambler. #### *1. Trading Rules (Trading Plan)* Print these out and stick them on your monitor. One violation = one day off. 1. Trade only 3 pairs: EURUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSDT. 2. Trade only during these time slots: 14:00–17:00 and 20:00–23:00 (Vietnam time). 3. Maximum 3 trades per day. Stop after 2 losses. 4. Do not trade when angry, sleepy, or intoxicated. 5. Do not look at the chart unless there is an alert. #### *2. Trading Journal* Mandatory. Use Notion or Excel. Record these 8 columns: Date | Pair | Entry Reason | SL/TP | R-Result | Chart Image | Error Location | Lesson Learned Weekly review: "Which rule did I violate most often that caused me to lose money this week?" #### *3. Backtest 100 trades before live trading* Use TradingView Replay or FXReplay. 1. Rewind the chart to the past. 2. Execute trades strictly according to your plan—no cheating. 3. Complete 100 trades. Calculate Win Rate and average R. If you aren't profitable after 100 trades, your plan is flawed. Fix it before burning real money. ### *PHASE 4: PSYCHOLOGY – THE GREATEST ENEMY* Psychological Error | Solution **FOMO** | Once daily trade limit is reached = turn off the computer. There is always tomorrow. **Revenge Trading** | Rule: "2 losses = stop." Write this on a large piece of paper. **Greed** | Close the trade once TP1 is hit. Greed turns an R:10 scenario into an R:-1 outcome. **Fear:** Trade using idle capital. If a $10 trade causes you sleepless nights, reduce the amount to $2.