How can I see a chart as a bignner
How long should I watch trading charts daily? What else should be noted?
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As a beginner, you don't need to stare at charts all day; in fact, watching them for hours often leads to overtrading and emotional mistakes. Aim for 1 to 2 focused hours daily—ideally during high-volume sessions like London or New York open—to study price action, market structure, and key support and resistance levels without burning out.
Beyond screen time, you must master risk management, position sizing, and trading psychology. When transitioning to prop firm trading, these skills become vital because you will need to respect strict daily loss limits, consistency rules, and news restrictions. Always build a solid trading plan before risking real capital or evaluation fees. Feel free to share your approach below—how do you manage your screen time as a beginner?