u/16007003

One of the biggest mistakes traders make in extremely trending markets is constantly trying to call the top or bottom. They see an extended move and immediately start looking for reasons to fade it, instead of asking the more important question: “Where is price likely to continue toward?”

In strong trends, the goal isn't to predict the exact reversal. It's to ride the wave while keeping the higher-timeframe structure in mind. Identify the key HTF areas, points of interest, liquidity, and major levels where price could realistically react. Until price reaches those areas and actually gives you evidence of a shift, there is no reason to fight the trend. Don't try to be the first person to call the top or bottom—let price show you where the trend is actually changing.

I'm starting with $100 and attempting to flip it into $10,000 before the end of July.

I'll be trading Gold CFDs (XAU/USD) using high leverage and posting every trade along the way—the entries, exits, wins, losses, and account updates. Nothing will be hidden.

I know the odds are against me, but I believe it's possible with the right execution and risk management. Whether I make it or blow the account, you'll see the entire journey in real time.

Let's see how far we can take this.

This isn't for beginners. It's for traders who've been stuck at break-even for months or years and feel like they're not progressing. At some point, you have to ask whether risking 1–2% (or even 3%) per trade is actually moving the needle or just keeping you comfortable. Unless you're trading a very large account, those returns can be painfully slow. I know this is controversial, but I'd rather use bigger lot sizes when a high-probability setup presents itself than spend years trying to compound tiny gains.

One pattern I've personally noticed is that many traders who eventually make it big don't seem to stay ultra-conservative forever. As their confidence in their edge grows, they become far more aggressive on their best setups. The difference is that they're not taking more trades—they're taking better ones. Precision on entries matters a lot. Quality over quantity. If you've built a real edge and have the discipline to wait for A+ setups, selectively increasing your position size can have a much bigger impact than simply taking more trades with minimal risk. That's just a pattern I've observed, and it's what has shaped my thinking.

This isn't for beginners. It's for traders who've been stuck at break-even for months or years and feel like they're not progressing. At some point, you have to ask whether risking 1–2% (or even 3%) per trade is actually moving the needle or just keeping you comfortable. Unless you're trading a very large account, those returns can be painfully slow. I know this is controversial, but I'd rather use bigger lot sizes when a high-probability setup presents itself than spend years trying to compound tiny gains.

One pattern I've personally noticed is that many traders who eventually make it big don't seem to stay ultra-conservative forever. As their confidence in their edge grows, they become far more aggressive on their best setups. The difference is that they're not taking more trades—they're taking better ones. Precision on entries matters a lot. Quality over quantity. If you've built a real edge and have the discipline to wait for A+ setups, selectively increasing your position size can have a much bigger impact than simply taking more trades with minimal risk. That's just a pattern I've observed, and it's what has shaped my thinking.