Volatility Returns — Are You Reacting or Responding?
- Timothy Pollard
- Jan 31
- 1 min read
February 1, 2025
As central banks reassert direction and earnings season kicks in, volatility tends to return with force. For many traders, this reawakens emotional bias. For others, it’s where they shine.
The difference? Response vs reaction.
How to Stay Centered in Fast Markets
Use bracketed orders.Predefine stop and target. Remove mid-trade decision-making.
Run smaller size in higher volatility.Same setups, reduced exposure. Adapt without overhauling.
Keep a volatility checklist.Rehearse mentally: “If this breaks, then I…” That’s professional thinking.
Be Calm When the Tape Isn’t
You don’t control the market. You control your readiness.We coach volatility protocols that plug directly into your existing system.