The Question I Ask Before Every Futures Trade

Before entering a futures trade, I ask myself one simple question:

"If this trade fails, will I still be comfortable with the risk I accepted?"

That question forces me to think about position size, stop placement, and the possibility of an unexpected move.

I also want a clear reason for entering and a level that invalidates the setup.

If I can't explain those things before clicking the button, I'm probably not ready to take the trade.

A good trading decision starts before the order is placed.