When should I move my stop to breakeven?

Move to breakeven after price reaches 1R in your favor and creates a new structural point you can place your stop behind. Never move to breakeven arbitrarily — always anchor it to market structure.

Should I scale out of winning trades?

Scaling out at 1.5R with 50 percent of the position and trailing the remainder is the most consistent approach. This locks in profit while keeping upside potential. Pure runners work better in strongly trending markets.

Intermediate Module 4: Execution

Trade Management: What to Do After You Enter

Master the art of managing open trades. When to move to breakeven, how to trail stops, scaling out, and handling news events during active trades.

Trade Management

Master the art of managing open trades. When to move to breakeven, how to trail stops, scaling out, and handling news events during active trades.

Key Takeaways

Practice these concepts on historical charts using TradingView Replay mode before applying live. Quantum Algo automates detection of the patterns discussed here.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Answer these questions to check your understanding.

1. Move to breakeven when:

2. The recommended first partial take profit level is:

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