Why a Pre‑Trade Routine MattersThe hidden cost of skipping a pre‑trade routineWhen you jump straight into a chart without a clear start‑up r

Why a Pre‑Trade Routine MattersThe hidden cost of skipping a pre‑trade routineWhen you jump straight into a chart without a clear start‑up ritual, you expose yourself to three common pitfalls. First, position sizing becomes inconsistent because you have not confirmed how much capital you are willing to risk on the trade. Second, you may miss the higher‑timeframe signal that validates the direction of the market, leading to false entries. Third, emotions such as fear or greed can take over, causing you to move stop‑losses or add to a losing position. Over time these small errors compound, eroding profits and shaking...