THE DRAGON’S JOURNAL

The Trading Journal

Mindful insights on markets, discipline, and the patient art of trading.

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• How Much Money Do You Need to Start Day Trading?

  It’s one of the most common questions I get, and honestly? I wish I could hand you a clean, simple number. But the truth is — and this is the part most people don’t want to hear — the answer has very little to do with money. It has everything to do with you. That’s…

• Why Journaling Your Trades Is So Important

  This is where the real work happens. The part nobody sees but you. And honestly? That is the point. Most traders focus on the setup, the entry, the exit. They study charts for hours and obsess over their win rate. But they skip the one practice that ties all of it together — the honest,…

• Why Most Traders Blow Their Accounts

  Let me be honest with you about something most trading educators will not say out loud. Blowing an account is not a sign that you are not cut out for this. Almost every serious trader I know has done it at least once. I have done it. It is part of the road. The question…

• Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis — Which One Is Right for You?

  This is one of those questions that sounds simple on the surface but gets more interesting the longer you sit with it. And I think the reason so many traders struggle to answer it is that they are looking for the right answer when there is not one. Technical or fundamental analysis? The honest answer…

• What Is Risk Management in Trading?

  Risk management is something many traders avoid talking about, yet it may be the single most important factor in long-term success. Even after years of trading, it’s something I still actively work on. That alone should tell you how important it is. A lot of traders focus on entries, strategies, and finding the “perfect setup,”…

• The Biggest Mistakes Beginner Traders Make

  When you first start trading, it can feel overwhelming. There are so many moving pieces, so much information online, and honestly… so many mistakes waiting to happen. Most beginners waste a lot of time simply because they don’t know what actually matters. If I could start my trading journey over again, these are the things…

• The Emotions of Trading

  Many people will tell you that the key to success in trading is becoming emotionless. I disagree. After years of experience in the markets, I’ve learned that the goal isn’t to eliminate emotion but it’s to understand it. Yes, you must follow your plan. Yes, discipline is non-negotiable. But ignoring what you feel doesn’t make…

• Why I Started Gold Dragon Trades

  This journey began over a decade ago when I first felt a deep alignment with trading. Something about the markets resonated with me, not just the opportunity or the money, but the challenge. Over time, that curiosity turned into commitment. But what I learned quickly is this: Trading can be incredibly lonely. It may be…

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