Most traders blow their accounts within the first 6 months. Here's why — and what separates the ones who survive.

1. No risk management

You're risking 10-20% of your account on a single trade because "this one's different." It's not. Cap your risk at 1-2% per trade. Boring? Yes. Profitable? Also yes.

2. Trading every setup

More trades ≠ more money. The best traders are selective. They wait for A+ setups and sit on their hands the rest of the time. If you're taking 10+ trades a day, you're gambling.

3. No journal, no review

If you're not tracking your trades, you have no idea what's working. Screenshot every entry and exit. Review weekly. Your journal is your real edge.

These aren't secrets — they're fundamentals that 90% of traders ignore.

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