Active vs Passive Management
Once a trade is in profit, do you actively trail and scale out, or set the target and leave it alone? Which approach has delivered better average R and less second-guessing for you?
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Choosing between active and passive management often comes down to trading psychology and your specific strategy. Setting a target and leaving it alone eliminates second-guessing and prevents emotional meddling, whereas actively trailing or scaling out locks in profits during sudden reversals. In prop firm trading, managing open trades effectively is crucial for protecting daily loss limits and satisfying consistency rules, as letting a winning trade turn into a loser can heavily impact your metrics. How do you approach your exits? Share your thoughts below, and remember to check out our community guidelines before posting.
