B BF1 Member Messages 97 Likes 0 Mar 26, 2009 #1 The times I enter a trade, set a stop loss and see the stop hit right on my stop loss setting and the price moves in the opposite direction? Its uncanny how many times that happens. Is there some manipulating going on or am I being paranoid??
The times I enter a trade, set a stop loss and see the stop hit right on my stop loss setting and the price moves in the opposite direction? Its uncanny how many times that happens. Is there some manipulating going on or am I being paranoid??
J jamesbund Newbie Messages 1 Likes 2 Mar 26, 2009 #2 Just try to enter where you are looking to put your stop. You will clean up. lol One way to put your mind at ease is to get a 2nd screen up with the chart and price quote from the same broker but using a diffenent account.
Just try to enter where you are looking to put your stop. You will clean up. lol One way to put your mind at ease is to get a 2nd screen up with the chart and price quote from the same broker but using a diffenent account.
M mel_pub Junior member Messages 26 Likes 4 Mar 26, 2009 #3 watch the consolidated tape (if you're trading stocks or futures). Locals do hunt stops too, if you place them at key levels.
watch the consolidated tape (if you're trading stocks or futures). Locals do hunt stops too, if you place them at key levels.
Trader333 Moderator Messages 8,751 Likes 1,026 Mar 26, 2009 #4 Try using a mental stop and see if the same things happens. Also what instrument are you trading ? Paul
Try using a mental stop and see if the same things happens. Also what instrument are you trading ? Paul
