Beginner Roadmap
This 12-week program takes you from zero to your first trading system. Follow it in order.
Overview
| Phase | Weeks | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1-3 | Foundations | Understand how markets work |
| Phase 2 | 4-6 | Markets & Tools | Learn to read charts |
| Phase 3 | 7-9 | Strategies | Build your system |
| Phase 4 | 10-12 | Risk & Psychology | Trade with discipline |
Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1-3)
Goal: Understand how markets work
Week 1: Market Basics
- Market-Structure — Understand market mechanics
- Volatility — Learn price swings
- Liquidity — Find order flow
Week 2: Price Action
- Timeframes — Choose your timeframe
- Order-Types — Execute properly
Week 3: Market Types
Phase 1 Checklist:
- Can explain how markets work
- Can read candlestick charts
- Can identify trends and levels
Phase 2: Tools & Analysis (Weeks 4-6)
Goal: Master technical analysis
Week 4: Your Workspace
- Charting-Tools — Choose your platform
- Indicators — Add indicators
Week 5: Moving Averages
Week 6: Additional Indicators
- Pivot-Points — Key price levels
Phase 2 Checklist:
- Can set up a trading chart
- Can use moving averages
- Can identify trading signals
Phase 3: Strategies (Weeks 7-9)
Goal: Build your trading system
Week 7: Strategy Basics
- Trend-Following — With trend
- Breakout-Strategy — Momentum trades
Week 8: Entry & Exit Rules
- Entry-Strategies — When to enter
- Exit-Strategies — When to exit
Week 9: Backtesting
- Backtesting — Test your system
Phase 3 Checklist:
- Have a written trading strategy
- Know your entry and exit rules
- Have backtested your system
Phase 4: Risk & Psychology (Weeks 10-12)
Goal: Trade with discipline
Week 10: Position Sizing
- Position-Sizing — Size correctly
- Risk-Per-Trade — Calculate risk
Week 11: Risk Rules
- Risk-Reward — Ratio rules
- Stop-Loss — Your safety net
Week 12: Psychology
- Trading-Mindset — Think clearly
- Trading-Journal — Track progress
Phase 4 Checklist:
- Know your position size
- Have written risk rules
- Keep a trading journal
Your Journey Ahead
This roadmap is your guide. Don’t skip phases. Don’t rush. Each week builds on the previous.
Week 1 starts here:
Market-Structure >>>
Trust the process. Complete each phase before moving on.