Path for the Curious Trader

A structured path for users who want to understand trading seriously before committing significant capital.

8-10 weeksBeginner to Intermediate

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Stage 1: Understand How Trading Actually Works

Bid, Ask, Spread & Liquidity
Market Depth and the Order Book
Market, Limit, Stop-Loss & Stop-Limit Orders
The Lifecycle of a Trade

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Stage 2: Learn to Read Price

Price Charts: Line, Bar & Candlestick
Candlestick Anatomy
Trends, Support & Resistance
Volume Basics

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Stage 3: Build Risk Awareness Before Aggression

What Is Risk in Markets?
Volatility vs Drawdown
Position Sizing & the 1-2% Rule
Risk-Reward Ratio & Expectancy
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Loss Limits

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Stage 4: Understand Yourself

Why Psychology Matters More Than Strategy
Fear, Greed, FOMO & Revenge Trading
Cognitive Biases in Trading and Investing
Building Discipline: Rules, Checklists & Routines

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Stage 5: Practice with Process, Not Ego

How to Maintain a Trading Journal
Basic Backtesting Workflow (Manual/Spreadsheet)
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Review Routines
Paper Trade for 4-8 Weeks