Backtesting often gives new traders a sense of certainty. The strategy appears profitable, the equity curve looks relatively stable, and historical numbers seem to confirm that everything has been validated. At this stage, many traders believe they have found a method that can be applied in live markets. However, that sense of confidence largely comes…
Author Archives: Hank Reeves
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Jan
Jan
Support and resistance are foundational concepts that help traders understand how price reacts at key areas on a chart. Learning how price pauses, bounces, or stalls at these zones is the first step toward reading charts in a systematic way. This article focuses on clarifying the most basic concepts, making it suitable for traders who…
08
Jan
Jan
In technical analysis, the trendline breakout strategy is often considered one of the common approaches for identifying trend-based entry points. However, using breakouts in a mechanical way, without proper context or clear confirmation rules, has led many traders to experience false breakouts and inconsistent trading results. Together with PF Insight, this article focuses on clarifying…
06
Jan
Jan
When the market starts moving quickly and prices rise continuously within just a few minutes, many new traders share the same feeling: if they do not enter a trade immediately, the opportunity will be gone. At that moment, trading decisions are no longer based on analysis or the original plan but on the fear of…
06
Jan
Jan
Fear and greed in trading are two emotional states that drive most trading decisions, often operating quietly without traders being fully aware of them. Many trading mistakes do not stem from poor strategies but from fear and greed distorting judgment, entry timing, and the perception of risk. By understanding how these emotions operate, traders can…
02
Jan
Jan
In forex, all trades are executed through currency pairs, where the base currency and the quote currency play a core role in determining price and trade direction. However, many new traders still confuse these two concepts, leading to misreading exchange rates and misunderstanding the nature of buy and sell orders. Understanding base and quote currency…
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Dec
Dec
When starting forex trading, most traders tend to focus on entry points, indicators, or leverage while overlooking a foundational factor that determines an account’s survival trade volume. Understanding the different lot types in forex is not about trading larger positions but about controlling risk and structuring positions appropriately. This article by PF Insight clearly explains…
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Dec
Dec
What is leverage in forex is one of the most common questions traders ask when they first enter the market, but it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts. Leverage allows traders to control a trading volume far larger than the actual capital in their accounts, directly affecting both potential profits and risk levels….
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Dec
Dec
Many traders leave the market not because their trading strategy is poor, but because they fail to control drawdown in the early stages. Without a clear drawdown management approach, even a short losing streak can place significant pressure on an account and make recovery difficult. Drawdown control methods refer to principles that limit account decline…
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Dec
Dec
Many traders struggle to identify trends and market direction not because they lack tools, but because they do not fully understand how price is formed and how it moves. Market structure trading provides an analytical framework that helps traders clearly see the relationship between swing highs, swing lows, and break of structure points, allowing them…