Pre-Trade Routine
Your pre-trade routine prepares you for execution. Do it every time, consistently.
Pre-Trade Routine
Step 1: Check Environment
- Computer ready
- Data connected
- Noise minimized
Step 2: Check Mental State
Am I emotional?
Am I focused?
Am I calm?
If not → Don’t trade.
Step 3: Check Market
- Is there a setup?
- Is my setup present?
- Is risk defined?
Step 4: Check Rules
- Entry conditions met?
- Risk defined?
- Comfortable with risk?
Step 5: Execute
- Enter with plan
- Wait for exit
- Follow rules
Daily Routine Template
Morning:
☐ Review charts
☐ Check setup
☐ Define setup
☐ Check emotion
In-session:
☐ Check environment
☐ Execute only if calm
☐ Follow rules
☐ Record trade
Key Takeaways
- Follow routine — Every trade
- Check emotion — Before executing
- Define setup — Before entering
- Execute with discipline — Rules first
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Routine creates consistency.