The Problem With Overtrading

More trades do not automatically mean more profit.

One mistake I see frequently in trading discussions is the belief that every market movement must offer an opportunity.

NQ can move dozens of points without providing a setup that fits your strategy.

Taking trades simply because the market is active can lead to unnecessary commissions, poor entries, and emotional fatigue.

A better question is not, "How many trades can I take today?"

It's, "How many valid opportunities did my strategy actually provide?"

If my rules produce no trade, staying flat is a legitimate decision.

Trading is not about remaining busy. It's about executing a repeatable process when the conditions justify it.