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$5,000 Live trading account challenge - CL & ES

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Well, not the best feeling to finish the week off with such a small gain when my initial trade ideas were correct but either stopped because of a small stop or my ATM settings. We had nice moves on CL and there were nice opportunities but when I end the day with a mere $60 it feels like a bad day.

1st trade ok, that was a stop-out and I entered too early but the trade 2 & 3 were a bit unlucky as the ATM took me out way too early. Therefore, a big miss there and obviously on my last trade as well where it just touched my BE stop and then fell 50T. Not saying that I would've booked 50T but at least 10...

So will enjoy the weekend now and come back with a fresh mind on Monday.

Also, finally next week I will reach the 100 trades and then I'll analyze the ATM settings. So looking forward to it!

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My issue is little opposite, I am looking for much bigger gains and not taking 40 tick profits and once price retrace back second guessing everything.

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There is the the P&L and 2 weeks are done and 2 are left. So at halftime and let's see if I can still manage to reach my goals in the 2nd half of July! Let's do it !! At the moment we are only at break-even and green days are still too small to make it to my goal. At least, managed to make it so far which isn't too bad, just a couple more winning days >+250 and I could reach the goal! Always think positive and stick to the rules!




Good weekend all!!!

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Well done ending the week on a positive mate. Have a good weekend.


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Good weekend all!!!

Nice recovery

have you got an idea of the total number of trades you have taken since you started this 5k account?


You too have a good w.e.

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Hi mastadee,

On day 1 you posted the IB account window (after Trade 1 and 2 = $65.84) giving a starting ac bal of $5157.16??
Could you post a current account window - Tks!


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Hi mastadee,



On day 1 you posted the IB account window (after Trade 1 and 2 = $65.84) giving a starting ac bal of $5157.16??

Could you post a current account window - Tks!


That's the correct exact starting balance. Will post Sunday night as I left my flat for a weekend trip to the beach.




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$5K, two weeks, evil ATM, positive attitude, you're in the green. It can be done! Have a great weekend man.

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Hi all, hope everybody had a good weekend and is now ready to start the session.

Here is my daily prep sheet:

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