Thread: Is there a relationship between the execution schedule and the results in trading?

It is curious how some traders seek complex explanations for simple problems.If after a certain schedule your results are worse, stop operating after that time.Spot.You do not need to do a deep study or analyze thousands of data.He only uses common sense and operates when you do well.

It may not be the time itself, but the structure of the market at that time.Maybe in the early hours there are more clear opportunities and then the market becomes more erratic.Make an analysis of market conditions at both times.The Spreads can increase, that the volume falls or that volatility changes behavior.These factors can influence your profitability.

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It could be a matter of market structure.Before 06:31 Est, some pairs may be calmer, without the influence of large orders that distort the movements.It would be best to analyze more data and see if there is any correlation with the volume, volatility or even the behavior of certain assets in that time range.

This is what separates disciplined traders from those who only improvise.If you already saw a clear pattern, why do you keep operating after that time?Adjust your operation and focus on the most profitable schedule.Insisting at a time in which you lose money is simply lack of discipline.

I also noticed that my first operations of the day were better.I thought it was for the time, but it was really because I was more rested and made better decisions.Now alone, I have a couple of hours and close the platform.It is incredible how much profitability improves when you stop operating by inertia.

If you operate better before 06:31, it does not mean that the market is better at that time.It may be that you are simply more focused and make better decisions.Test operate in the afternoon with the same mentality you have in the morning.If you keep losing, then you can say that it is a market problem and not yours.

I had a similar problem, but it was not the schedule, but my way of operating.After a couple of hours, my mind was saturated and made impulsive decisions.The solution was simple: reduce my operating time.Now alone, I have the first hours and then close everything.I earned more money operating less.

I think you are looking for complicated explanations for something quite obvious.Fatigue, impatience and excess operations affect more than the schedule itself.If you know that after a certain time your performance lowers, why are you still operating?Cut the losses and optimize your strategy.

The market changes its behavior throughout the day.Some strategies work better at certain times, and that is completely normal.The best thing you can do is collect more data and make sure that the pattern you have identified is really consistent in the long term.