When to PAUSE Trading – NOT Stop – 4 Times

by admin | May 29, 2024

There are moments in a trader’s journey when the smartest thing you can do… is nothing.

Yes, you read that right.

Pause. Step back. Breathe.

It’s not about quitting.

It’s about survival.

Because when the markets aren’t playing nice, your best weapon is the power of the PAUSE.

But just because you’re halting your trades doesn’t mean you sit back, binge-watch Netflix, and hope for the best.

No, my friend.

You track, analyze, and prepare.

So when the market shifts back in your favor, you’re ready to pounce.

Let’s dive into the BIG flashing signs that it might be time to hit that pause button.

📉 Big Drawdowns Over 20%

Picture this nightmare:

Your portfolio is sinking like the Titanic.

Suddenly, you’re facing a 20% drawdown.

Ouch.

This isn’t your everyday market wobble. It’s DEFCON 1 for your trading account.

It doesn’t happen often (and if it does, we need to talk), but especially for newer traders who juggle too many setups—it’s a common trap.

When this hits you, HALT.

Use this pause to ask:

Is my system broken?
Is the market environment incompatible with my strategy?
Or… is it me making emotional, silly mistakes?

Remember: This is about living to fight another day.

😡 Feeling Very Emotional With Trading Losses

Losses are part of the trading game.

But if every red day sends you on an emotional rollercoaster—warning lights everywhere.

When your trading feels more like a soap opera than a strategy, STOP.

Emotional trading leads to revenge trades, overtrading, and… yep, even bigger losses.

~ Take a breather.
~ Shut the screens.
~ Go outside.
~ Regroup.

Because a trader who masters their emotions?

Masters their destiny.

❌ No Confirmed Strategy

Trading without a solid strategy is like skydiving without checking your parachute.

If your system isn’t delivering consistent results—or worse, you’re guessing trades—HALT.

Spend this time refining, backtesting, and analyzing your approach until it’s bulletproof.

Only once you KNOW your system is your edge should you re-enter the battlefield.

A strong, tested strategy is your armor in these brutal markets.

🤔 Do Not Trust Trading

Here’s a brutal truth:

If you no longer trust trading, your own system, or the entire process… you must pause.

Maybe it’s back-to-back losses, unreliable signals, or a string of bad luck.

Whatever the reason—trading with doubt is a one-way ticket to disaster.

Use this time to rebuild your mindset.

Read, study, seek mentorship, connect with other traders.

Trust can be rebuilt.

And once it is?

You’ll come back to the charts with fresh energy and clarity.

💡 Final Words: The Power of the Pause

Hitting pause isn’t weakness.

It’s wisdom.

It’s knowing when to protect your capital, your mental health, and your trading future.

The market isn’t going anywhere.

But if you keep charging in blind and emotional?

You might be.

~ Track your progress.
~ Adapt your strategy.
~ Respect the pause.

Because when you respect the pause, you protect the comeback.

✅ Quick Recap – When to HALT Trading:

📉 Big Drawdowns Over 20%: Pause, assess, prevent deeper pain.
😡 Feeling Emotional With Losses: Step back, cool off, regain mental clarity.
❌ No Confirmed Strategy: Stop guessing, refine, and validate your system.
🤔 Do Not Trust Trading: Rebuild trust, confidence, and your belief in the process

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When to PAUSE Trading – NOT Stop – 4 Times

There are moments in a trader’s journey when the smartest thing you can do… is nothing.

Yes, you read that right.

Pause. Step back. Breathe.

It’s not about quitting.

It’s about survival.

Because when the markets aren’t playing nice, your best weapon is the power of the PAUSE.

But just because you’re halting your trades doesn’t mean you sit back, binge-watch Netflix, and hope for the best.

No, my friend.

You track, analyze, and prepare.

So when the market shifts back in your favor, you’re ready to pounce.

Let’s dive into the BIG flashing signs that it might be time to hit that pause button.

📉 Big Drawdowns Over 20%

Picture this nightmare:

Your portfolio is sinking like the Titanic.

Suddenly, you’re facing a 20% drawdown.

Ouch.

This isn’t your everyday market wobble. It’s DEFCON 1 for your trading account.

It doesn’t happen often (and if it does, we need to talk), but especially for newer traders who juggle too many setups—it’s a common trap.

When this hits you, HALT.

Use this pause to ask:

Is my system broken?

Is the market environment incompatible with my strategy?

Or… is it me making emotional, silly mistakes?

Remember: This is about living to fight another day.

😡 Feeling Very Emotional With Trading Losses

Losses are part of the trading game.

But if every red day sends you on an emotional rollercoaster—warning lights everywhere.

When your trading feels more like a soap opera than a strategy, STOP.

Emotional trading leads to revenge trades, overtrading, and… yep, even bigger losses.

~ Take a breather.~ Shut the screens.~ Go outside.~ Regroup.

Because a trader who masters their emotions?

Masters their destiny.

❌ No Confirmed Strategy

Trading without a solid strategy is like skydiving without checking your parachute.

If your system isn’t delivering consistent results—or worse, you’re guessing trades—HALT.

Spend this time refining, backtesting, and analyzing your approach until it’s bulletproof.

Only once you KNOW your system is your edge should you re-enter the battlefield.

A strong, tested strategy is your armor in these brutal markets.

🤔 Do Not Trust Trading

Here’s a brutal truth:

If you no longer trust trading, your own system, or the entire process… you must pause.

Maybe it’s back-to-back losses, unreliable signals, or a string of bad luck.

Whatever the reason—trading with doubt is a one-way ticket to disaster.

Use this time to rebuild your mindset.

Read, study, seek mentorship, connect with other traders.

Trust can be rebuilt.

And once it is?

You’ll come back to the charts with fresh energy and clarity.

💡 Final Words: The Power of the Pause

Hitting pause isn’t weakness.

It’s wisdom.

It’s knowing when to protect your capital, your mental health, and your trading future.

The market isn’t going anywhere.

But if you keep charging in blind and emotional?

You might be.

~ Track your progress.~ Adapt your strategy.~ Respect the pause.

Because when you respect the pause, you protect the comeback.

✅ Quick Recap – When to HALT Trading:

📉 Big Drawdowns Over 20%: Pause, assess, prevent deeper pain.

😡 Feeling Emotional With Losses: Step back, cool off, regain mental clarity.

❌ No Confirmed Strategy: Stop guessing, refine, and validate your system.

🤔 Do Not Trust Trading: Rebuild trust, confidence, and your belief in the process

READY TO UPGRADE TO SUPREME MATI TRADER?

Click here to SIGN up and join now.

Order via our secured website:

Click here to order The Complete Charts Patterns and Candlesticks Guide by MATI Trader book

Or order via EFT payment”

Click here to order the book via EFT (all info in the invoice).

Enjoy and remember…

You won’t need to buy or order another book on chart patterns and candlesticks ever again as I will be updating it very often and will let you know.

Trade well, live free.

Timon Rossolimos

Founder, MATI Trader

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~ Take a breather.
~ Shut the screens.
~ Go outside.
~ Regroup.

~ Track your progress.
~ Adapt your strategy.
~ Respect the pause.