I closed a profit too early
What to do now
Do not enter again out of regret. Write the real reason for the exit and compare it with the plan.
You closed the trade before the target and the price went further.
Protocol
- Targets and trailing rules are set before entry.
- An early exit is allowed only for reasons that are written in the plan.
- Log the reason for every early exit.
Checklist before the next trade
Why this happens and what is dangerous
Fear of giving the profit back, previous losses that make any plus feel precious, and the pleasure of closing in green.
Small wins and full-size losses destroy the ratio that your system needs. Over many trades this costs more than any single missed move.
Short statements for this situation
- I take what my plan says, no more and no less.
- Fear of giving back is not a signal.
- My edge needs full-size wins.
- One missed extra is not a loss.
- I trust my targets.
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This is a practical protocol for trading behavior, not medical advice or treatment, and not a promise of profit.