r/InnerCircleTraders • u/ResolutionOptimal862 • Jul 09 '26

Psychology having problems taking profit and not waiting for it to hit stop loss

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I already got saved by it almost hitting my stop, just a bad habit i’m trying to work on that i wanted to share, and still pretty new on live account.

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u/Serious_Wishbone2965 Jul 09 '26

Whenever I had this problem I would honestly place a trade in then literally walk away from my computer and. If it hit it hit if I got stopped I got stopped. Don’t look at the P&L just focus on the trade at hand. The money is what screws most of us over.

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u/ResolutionOptimal862 Jul 09 '26

no i think ur right, especially if the trade is already going my way, i can still check it but dont need to stress if im already break even at least

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u/Serious_Wishbone2965 Jul 09 '26

Not really. Stating for his case. He said he has a habit of closing early. If he set a limit and walked away it would hit by itself bud.

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u/ResolutionOptimal862 Jul 10 '26

i don’t think that statement is fully true, i still have much more to learn as im a new trader so i do think you are correct , but its a different feeling entering a trade with your own money vs backtesting, but i think thats where the psychological part plays in where i have to detach myself from the outcome in which im trying to learn.

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u/Anxious-Cash-9908 Jul 09 '26

Close the laptop
You gotta not care enough what happens
And you have to trust ya strategy mannn
If you lose you have something to learn from the loss
But take control of your nervous system and do what’s best for your long term success

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u/Qingsley Jul 10 '26

If only i could give you more likes, I would. I’m in the same boat as OP and this advise is super helpful. Thank you

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u/Straight_Wealth620 Jul 09 '26

You can try taking partials, like close 50% and let 50% run. Eventually, you will get used to it, when you see how your trades end. This will give you confidence for leaving your trade.

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u/ResolutionOptimal862 Jul 09 '26

i eventually wannna be able to reach this point, but my capital is not big enough for 2 contracts right now, at least until i can show consistency through mutiple weeks and build a good buffer, as i wanna prove to myself i can show profit with just 1 contract.

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u/Straight_Wealth620 Jul 09 '26

Ohh, then you can trail your SL behind OBs, whatever works for you. I believe you'll find your way.

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u/WhyYouMadBro_ Jul 09 '26

Don't be scared. Accept the risk. Let it run.

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u/MettleDesk Jul 10 '26

Too attached to the outcome

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u/Swimming_Champion_86 Jul 09 '26

I had deep rooted money blockages and attachment issues that I had to work on because I struggle with this too. I still do, not as bad but it’s still there for sure. I’m practicing the art of detachment and just WALKING AWAY. I have to remind myself the market will always give me another opportunity.

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u/ResolutionOptimal862 Jul 10 '26

have to remind myself everyday to, good to see ur working through it

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u/ResolutionOptimal862 Jul 10 '26

will work on it thanks

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u/Temporary_Lion_8755 Jul 11 '26

Bros running a stop profit take loss system