Should we trade under pressure?

[georgequayle]

Forex trading can be a very stressful activity at times. The main problem is that whether a trade goes for you or against you, it can affect your emotions in a profound way. Trading under any kind of pressure can lead us to making lot of bad decisions and losing our account.

No, will force you into bad trades

 

[REB_FX]

Trading under any kind of pressure is a bad idea really and should be avoided

 

[Kwasi Kisiedu]

You should never trade under pressure. If your trading edge is not present on the market dont trade. It's as simple as that.

 

[Glastonburyk]

The best way is to avoid the pressure but if it comes, then you better be prepared for it.

It’s like anything in life, when you are very experienced at something you can handle more difficult situations, stress is felt differently but don’t try to run before you can walk

 

[momo3HC]

It’s like anything in life, when you are very experienced at something you can handle more difficult situations, stress is felt differently but don’t try to run before you can walk

Exactly. But experience sometimes comes with overconfidence.

 

[momo3HC]

No, will force you into bad trades

Which can lead to "...making lot of bad decisions and losing our account.".😉

 

[DT77]

No

 

[pippin]

I think the question doesn't makes sense, trading (especially manual) is impossible without emotional pressure, because you have to make decisions that will either make you happy or disappointed. After all many traders find trading pleasurable, regardless of financial outcome and I think I support this view.

 

[Ann]

I do not trade if there is no mood. Sometimes I miss a good market. I don’t know if it is right or wrong. I just do not have the strength at such moments.

 

[Ary Barroso]

If you feel under pressure don't trade!

That’s the best practice; your brain will be unable to response when you are not okay!

 

[MaddielovesMoney]

Yes definitely

 

[Ary Barroso]

Yes definitely

Well; then how do you control this pressure?

 

[momo3HC]

Yes definitely

Of course you can but the question is how useful this can be.

 

[georgequayle]

Which can lead to "...making lot of bad decisions and losing our account.".😉

exactly

 

[walpants]

no, trading under pressure or while stressed is a recipe for disaster imo, only trade with money you can comfortable afford to loose other wise that will put pressure on you, pressure and stress will only lead to bad decisions, if i have things on my mind weather its trading related or not i do not trade

 

[TJ Forex]

Never trade under pressure, sure fire way to lose

 

[MaddielovesMoney]

no, trading under pressure or while stressed is a recipe for disaster imo, only trade with money you can comfortable afford to loose other wise that will put pressure on you, pressure and stress will only lead to bad decisions, if i have things on my mind weather its trading related or not i do not trade

How can you alleviate pressure though?

 

[hakuna matata]

Well i agree with most traders here. Trading under pressure is a bad idea. Whenever i feel that uneasiness/pressure i rather close my laptop and not trade for that day to avoid any wrong decision and regret later. When you know you are not in the best state of your mind obviously decisions would not be rational hence take a break.

 

[DT77]

How can you alleviate pressure though?

By having confidence in your strategy

 

[walpants]

How can you alleviate pressure though?

It’s difficult because it’s our money we are putting in the line but I guess the trick is to detach yourself as much as you can from the money and don’t use money you need!