khanhviet1804 wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 6:22 pm Hey Ujtrader, I've noticed that on the M5 timeframe, my stop loss often hits before the price moves. Do you have any tips on how to handle this? Thank you.
Yes bro, exactly. Trading is a probability game, not a guarantee. No strategy can give a 100% win rate. Stop losses are a normal part of trading.
The main objective is simple:
Keep your losses small and controlled, and let your winning trades be bigger than your losing trades.
If you risk 1% per trade and target a 1:3 risk-to-reward ratio, one winning trade can recover three losing trades and still leave you in profit.
To increase the probability of success, always wait for a liquidity sweep before entering a trade. In many cases, price first takes out the stops above or below recent highs and lows, and then moves in the real direction. By waiting for this sweep and then entering after confirmation, you can reduce the chances of getting stopped out too early.
In short, successful trading does not mean every trade will be a winner. Real success comes from controlling your losses, waiting for high-probability setups, and making sure your winners are larger than your losers over time.