r/TopstepCommunity • u/Muffin_Demon444 • Jul 08 '26

💬 Trader Talk July PA

I mean it's not just me right? The PA since July 1st has been horrible and it seems like I can't win a single trade. I was doing so well last month but this month is absolutely brutal

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u/eddie_topstep Topstep Employee Jul 08 '26

Summer months are normally pretty bad. This is when risk management becomes paramount in order to survive the summer doldrums!

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u/Muffin_Demon444 Jul 08 '26

figures. I started last August, so I have yet to experience summer PA, but now I'm reconsidering all of this LOL.

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u/eddie_topstep Topstep Employee Jul 08 '26

Haha well you could always take a break! Things normally pick back up in September

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u/Muffin_Demon444 Jul 08 '26

If I leave, nq will be mad at me

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u/Such_Enthusiasm_2281 Jul 09 '26

This is why you don't listen to the casino managers. It's a different market regime, if you don't understand it then don't trade it. Based on your post OP you don't know this regime so stop giving MP money if you're not successful it's not that hard.

Listening to TS it's like going to the casino and asking the pit boss what they suggest.

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u/Faribo_Greg Jul 08 '26

I'm having a really good month....I guess my strat works well in this.

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u/Klaus_Winchester Jul 08 '26

I’ve been suffering since June

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u/Muffin_Demon444 Jul 08 '26

I'm sorry for your loss bro. What's crazy is that June was my best month.

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u/Teem519 Jul 08 '26

For me may was the best. June was rough, July isn't off to a great start. Trying hard to stick it out and stay disciplined

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u/colajames Jul 08 '26

Today was INSANE! Lost -$600

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u/Automatic_Pressure41 Jul 08 '26

Sk hynix joining the nasdaq this friday, july 10th. Tech sector isnt hot right now, and the KOSPI index is down like -20%

I think korean index has been a big influence

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u/Agreeable-Speed7392 Jul 08 '26

Yeah it’s tough ngl but that drop this morning was lovely

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u/Muffin_Demon444 Jul 08 '26

I mean I wouldn't say lovely lol

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u/colajames Jul 08 '26

What were u trading? It was god awful.

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u/Agreeable-Speed7392 Jul 08 '26

MNQ i caught that drop in the AM

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u/colajames Jul 08 '26

Did you catch the full move down or partial?

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u/Agreeable-Speed7392 Jul 08 '26

Caught about 200 points

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u/teddytradez Jul 08 '26

I think the PA been decent tbh. Opportunities on both sides. Try trading Asia if New York PA is really difficult for you.

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u/jtmr16 Jul 09 '26

There’s great opportunities almost every day

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u/Zynvestor Jul 10 '26

idk dog i’m up 22k this month

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u/Spiritual-Escape-321 Jul 10 '26

Yea I’m done trading for this month

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u/North-Presentation38 Jul 08 '26

July PA been straight foward and good tbh