Decide not to trade

Your objective in this practice

Observe an example and record why you wait. Choosing not to trade also provides a decision to review.

Recommended preparation: M08 · From an observation to a testable hypothesis →

Before, during and after

1. Define a minimum condition and an explicit reason to abstain when information is missing.
2. Observe without inventing absent information. Keep a time reference.
3. Finish without an order if the condition never occurs. Do not judge the decision by the later price path.

What to keep

An abstention decision linked to a prior condition and the available information.

Review questions

Which condition was missing? Could someone else verify it? Does the explanation depend on the later outcome?

Training retains the attempt, plan and notes for your guest or account. Afterwards, complete the review with process evidence. Answers are self-reported and do not certify mastery.

The short demo on this page lets you try the controls: three synthetic scenarios, one illustrative trade and outcomes in points. It does not keep history or automatically enforce this objective’s rules. Open Training to retain and review an attempt. Reloading or switching language clears this visit’s demo.