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In this live futures trading session, I record myself taking trades in real time as setups unfold. I start by clarifying that I’m trading futures through a prop firm, which allows me to access larger capital while keeping relatively little of my own money at risk. One of the big advantages of futures is that they trade 23 hours a day, six days a week, so there’s flexibility to find opportunities outside normal stock market hours. My first trade is a long off a bounce area I had previously mapped out. I didn’t execute it exactly how I originally planned, but I still captured a solid $520 gain after a push higher. In hindsight, I should have simply stuck with my original level. Later, price comes back into that same bounce zone and I grab another quick scalp for about $116 in just a couple of seconds. I then attempt a third bounce trade, starting smaller to manage risk. The market repeatedly teases my entry level, briefly moving in my favor before pulling back. After several fake-outs, I take a small gain — only to watch it move higher afterward. It’s a good example of the psychology involved in trading and how the market can test your patience. I look for one more long setup but don’t get filled. After hearing reports that the platform may be lagging — which is a big deal when scalping — I decide to stop trading rather than force anything. Even though the market felt tricky at times, I still finish green. It’s a reminder that you don’t need perfect trades — you need discipline, risk control, and the ability to protect gains.
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