Here's something that shifts your perspective on trading: if you're only risking 1% per trade with a 1:3 reward-to-risk ratio, you don't need to be right most of the time. Think about it—you only need 3 winning trades out of 10 to come out ahead. That's a 30% win rate.
Most traders obsess over being right 70% of the time. They chase perfection and burn out. But this math? It flips the game. With proper position sizing and a decent risk-reward setup, profitability becomes less about being a genius and more about being consistent. The key is sticking to your 1% rule religiously—no exceptions when FOMO hits or when you're chasing losses. Small, compounded wins beat spectacular blowups every single time.
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GasGuzzler
· 01-13 18:02
A 30% win rate can still be profitable? That's easy to say, but how many people can truly stick to 1%?
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MoodFollowsPrice
· 01-13 16:59
A 30% win rate can still be profitable? I don't think my friends who have been wiped out can do that at all...
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SolidityStruggler
· 01-13 16:58
Sounds good, but it's easier said than done. How many people can truly stick to the 1% rule...
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ParanoiaKing
· 01-13 16:54
Can you make money with just a 30% win rate? Why can't I do it... Forget it, I'll just stop FOMO first.
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BearWhisperGod
· 01-13 16:49
A 30% win rate can be profitable? I love this math, finally someone has explained this thoroughly.
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HodlVeteran
· 01-13 16:39
A 30% win rate is enough to sit back and win? I lost a lot back then because I didn't hold onto that 1%. The result of a gambling addiction [dog head]
Here's something that shifts your perspective on trading: if you're only risking 1% per trade with a 1:3 reward-to-risk ratio, you don't need to be right most of the time. Think about it—you only need 3 winning trades out of 10 to come out ahead. That's a 30% win rate.
Most traders obsess over being right 70% of the time. They chase perfection and burn out. But this math? It flips the game. With proper position sizing and a decent risk-reward setup, profitability becomes less about being a genius and more about being consistent. The key is sticking to your 1% rule religiously—no exceptions when FOMO hits or when you're chasing losses. Small, compounded wins beat spectacular blowups every single time.