Before I enter ANY trade, I run through a simple checklist—because most traders don’t lose from a “bad strategy”, they lose from ignoring the basics and then trading emotionally. In this video I break down the exact pre-trade routine I personally use to stay disciplined, avoid random entries, and increase my probability. The whole point is to make sure every trade I take has a clear reason: market direction (bias), valid timing, clean levels, and a risk plan—before I even think about clicking buy or sell. I cover how I identify direction first (so I’m not fighting the market), then how I choose the best time to enter instead of chasing price. I also talk about avoiding news traps, marking key levels that actually matter, and applying proper risk management so one mistake doesn’t wipe your account. On top of that, I go into trading psychology—because a checklist is what keeps you from revenge trading, overtrading, and breaking rules when emotions kick in. If you’re serious about forex, this checklist will change how you approach every single setup.