Are You Trading With Rules—or Just Habits?
- Timothy Pollard
- Nov 1, 2023
- 1 min read
November 1, 2023
Many traders think they have a “system.” What they really have is muscle memory mixed with a bit of hope.A real system is testable, written, and executable. Habits aren’t enough.
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Is it rule-based?If it requires “feel,” it’s not a system—it’s a hunch.
Does it cover edge cases?What happens in chop? Gaps? Breakouts that stall?
Are rules enforced or optional?Optional rules are just habits in disguise.
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