Many people stare at the candlestick charts every day but never ask themselves one question: Why am I entering this trade?

Actually, what you lack is not technical analysis skills, but a set of usable trading discipline.

**Tip 1: Environment analysis is a mandatory course before trading**

Before writing any trading plan, list out key data, policy trends, geopolitical events, and other variables. Then clearly write down your response strategies and risk tolerance limits. You will find that a well-defined plan acts like an emotional brake, helping you stay calm and make decisions at critical moments.

**Tip 2: Focus only on market signals, don’t guess the trend**

Market charts are real military intelligence, not a wishing well for your wishes. What is the trend? Is it consolidation or testing key levels? These must be answered by signals, not your intuition.

**Tip 3: Patience is the first realm of making money**

Feeling itchy to trade? That’s often a sign of impending loss. Truly profitable traders rarely overtrade; they wait for signals to confirm before opening positions and strictly follow their plans. Persisting like this time and again allows your account to survive.

Follow these 5 iron rules, and your account will have a chance:

1. Every opening must clearly state the three elements — why enter, where is the stop-loss, and what is the maximum loss in the worst case.

2. Stop immediately when a single loss reaches the threshold, save ammunition for the next opportunity.

3. Position size must be calculated based on the worst-case scenario; never overextend your risk tolerance.

4. Only trade what you understand; better to pass on 100 opportunities than to trade unfamiliar setups.

5. During review, focus only on the trading process; profit and loss are just results. Don’t let numbers blind you.

Experts don’t predict market trends; they measure how much bottom line they can hold onto. As long as you stick to the steps, your wallet will naturally stay safe.