I just started trading in futures again way back March 28, 2024 and I'll be honest, it is a roller coaster ride, and mixed emotions of course. I've tried a lot of strategies but I'm sticking with mastering FVG (fair value gap) alongside with other confirmations like candle stick patterns, price action, etc.

I don't know what's gonna happen but I have no plan on quitting. Each mistakes that I've made in the past few months taught me something that I could use in my trading journey in the long run.

So yeah, this thread is going to be my trading journal. Any questions regarding about trading in futures would be entertain as long as I know how to help anyone of you that is still struggling in their trading journey. I could also give insights or technical analysis, just ask.

Disclaimer: I'm not a pro so make sure always DYOR and TYOR. Any out of topic questions or opinions would be deleted.

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I've just get back in trading, and I'm still on the process of learning but here are the topics you should look for to help you in your trading journey.

1. FVG (fair value gap)
- this is the first thing for me, it is important since it always attract prices, either for pump or dump, you just have to figure out your bias.

2. Bias
- this is very important, for you to avoid doing a counter trend trade. You should always know if the market is bearish or bullish.

3. Bitcoin Dominance
- this is also very important, because as of now, wherever bitcoin goes, everything follows. So even your technical analysis on some alts are giving you chart pattern for a reversal, trust me, it won't go that way.

These are my main three topics, and I have a lot more but it's all minors and I bet most of you guys know about it, like support and resistance, candle stick patterns, etc.

[1. Setting Limitations]

Gambling is a means of entertainment that can either bring you good fortune or dilemma. It can give you benefits or consequences depending on how you will use it. To some, it brings them satisfaction and relaxation by playing and betting. While to others, it serves as an income generator by engaging in different activities such as referral, campaigns, and sponsorship. Since time immemorial, gambling has a negative connotation which is mainly due to the widespread news of repercussions experience of those who abused it. Everything that is too much is harmful after all.

Here are some key factors that I believe are often overlooked when someone plans to enter the gambling industry and even those existing players often neglect:

1. Setting Limitations
Gambling isn't totally harmful as long as you are doing things in moderation. Things done responsibly won't take a wrong turn in a snap as long as you are doing what you have to do. Setting limitations is one of those things that you have to prepare and do in order for you to not get lost in gambling. You have to make a budget limitation before you gamble and once you gamble, you must stick with it no matter what the result may be. It's important for you to stand on your ground in your set predefined limitations. This is to prevent you from excessive expenditures and time allotment in gambling which most people do not do because they feel like it isn't important. But it can actually make a whole lot difference.

2. Understanding the Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Conditions
Aside from setting boundaries, you must understand, not only be aware of the existing rules and policies of the casino you want to play or are playing into. It will be essential on your end to know what are the do's and the don'ts, so that you won't be surprised of the notifications on your account such as being flagged as abuse or having unusual activities that may lead to account suspension or permanent banning. The role of being knowledgeable in making right and informed decisions will impact the odds of you encountering less problems in the future. Understanding the probabilities come together with knowing the game mechanics and rules to improve your chances of winning.

3. Financial Management
Wisely managing your funds will make a huge impact on your gambling journey. It can dictate whether you will be bankrupt, have pile of debts, or go on with your life comfortably or even more comfortable depending on how you will make choices. Being a responsible gambler means handling your finances in a smart manner because responsible gambling has a deep connection and relation with how you spend your funds. You must strategize on how you will make your money grow if your main goal is to profit. It isn't enough that you have a goal. You should have an organized and strategic plan to achieve your aim. Additionally, you must know how to prevent yourself from being subjected to financial pitfalls such as loans and credit just to gamble. Maintaining control is your top priority. You should know that is a vital move to separate your gambling fund to your personal and necessary expenses.

4. Utilizing Self-exclusion Programs by Casinos
A lot of people still don't know the existence of this feature in a casino. If you know you have some tendencies to fall short because you have wavering discipline, then you must search on this because it can help you a lot. Self-exclusion is made for players who have high addiction tendency. It is also intended for those people who are still recovering from addiction or dependency. The main takeaway in this is to be excluded from promotions, offers, notifications, as well as access over a casino. This way, you can prevent yourself from being drawn into betting and playing excessively. When you feel like it is necessary for you to stop gambling for a while, you may opt to utilize this tool. It can possibly help you prevent falling completely into addiction or to help you recover from it.

5. Gambling Community as Support
When things go tough, some people become shy to ask for help and to seek for suggestions. But the more that you are hesitating to reach out, the more that you have to do it. Gambling community such as this forum can help you in various ways. You can always ask in different threads, share your story, and seek for possible choices and things to do. Getting support from fellow players can help ease your burden. Some people may encourage you or discourage you from doing something which can widen your perspective on how you will view your present circumstance.

Responsible gambling practices start from within and can be established with the help of other people too. One must be mindful of everything that he wants to do in order to gain a good experience in gambling. Let's be reminded that there is a good approach and balance in doing things that we want without compromising the future.

These are some interesting facts that you might don't know until now. I've stumbled upon this ARTICLE since I'm always curious what's the real reason why people are getting addicted to gambling, and here is why:

1.Gambling is a BILLION dollar industry. In America, gambling has become a $40 billion dollar a year industry. Las Vegas alone brings in close to 10 billion dollars a year from people gambling at their casinos and placing bets.

2. It is common for people to blame certain types of gambling methods, such as lotteries, casinos, and racetracks for causing compulsive gambling, but gambling problems are not caused from gambling being easily attainable, they are caused from a person’s inability to control their gambling habits. There are far more people who gamble on occasion than there are people who are compulsive gamblers.

3. It has been estimated that around 80 percent of the US population has gambled in their lifetime. Gambling can be done in various different ways and therefore is easy for people to access.
4. Pathological gamblers are significantly more likely to have mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders.

5. A research study found that 75% of gamblers had an alcohol disorder, 38% had a drug use disorder, and 60% were nicotine dependent.

6. 50% of gamblers have experienced a mood disorder, 41.3% had experienced an anxiety disorder, and 60.8% had experienced a personality disorder.

7. Men are more likely to develop a gambling problem than women.

8. It is estimated that three to four percent of the American population has a gambling problem; this is approximately between six to eight million people.

9. The last gambling addiction fact to remember is that compulsive gambling does not mean that you are a weak person. Many people who have become problem gamblers are very successful and are seen by others as strong and intelligent people.

So nakita ko lang 'to mga kabayan sa Facebook ngayong gabi, at nagulat ako kasi magandang balita ito kung tumatanggap na talaga sila ng cryptocurrency as a payment. However, when I checked their website, cryptocurrency is not yet included on their mode of payment. I also checked their page and they have almost 20,000 likes. So what are your thoughts about it? legit kaya ito or ilalagay na kaya nila ito sa mode of payment nila sa kanilang website?

Good day mga boss. Magtatanong lang kung anong pwedeng gamiting wallet na pamalit sa coins.ph? Maraming salamat. Sobrang sensitive kasi ng coins.ph. I have a level 3 account tapos nagcashout lang ako ng medyo malaking halaga and then they are requesting a videocall I guess which is sobrang hassle kasi napakabagal po ng signal ng globe dito sa probinsya namin.

Does anyone here knows how to convert your old token into a new one? I accidentally sent my UTK(old) to UTK(new) in Binance not knowing it's new address since they didn't put any notice like what they did in ADX(old) token address in their exchange platform.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

We are all seeking on a effective vaccine that'll end COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the Vaccine Factory in India has been burned, which I wonder if the fire was intentionally set by someone or just an accident.

SOURCE

However, they said this:

The company said the blaze would not affect its production of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Even though, the burnt factory is still a lost opportunity and money. What's your opinion about this?

[If in doubt, you can directly send your help in kayanatin.ph]

I assume that all of you guys here knows about what's happening in Isabela and Cagayan right now. I'm just here simply seeking help of you guys for a donation drive that'll be surely given to the victims of Typhoon Ulyses there.

It doesn't matter how much you'll give but even a single peso would do if many will participate. Thank you so much and God bless

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If in doubt, you can directly send your help in kayanatin.ph

E D I T: This might not be Bitcoin Related but I hope mods here would reconsider. Please delete if necessary.

Here in our province, even though we're under on what our Government so called "MGCQ" or Modified General Community Quarantine, any form of gambling is still prohibited. But yesterday, many people has been caught betting on cock fighting on an actual fight here in our province.

I don't know their true intent but for me, it's not even worth it to violate the rule and risk your money on cock fighting just to increase your financial needs. I've heard that the caught violators will going to pay PHP36,000 or around $600.

What's your thoughts about this? Is it worth to risk your health just to be able to win money by not abiding the law?

[If your post has been deleted, that just mean I didn't find it interesting and helpful at all.]

Well it is not totally a giveaway because you need to post here (your post) which you think that is qualified for a merit or a couple of merits. I'm going to be picky, it doesn't matter how long or short your post are, as long as it has a good quality, I'll give it a merit if I find it deserving to have one.

E D I T: This is a self-moderated topic, spam posts or nonsense post will be deleted. I preferred post that is in English, that is all.

If your post has been deleted, that just mean I didn't find it interesting and helpful at all.

Best regards,
AicecreaME

Di ko lang po kasi magets to "Participants can choose how they want to get paid" I mean sabi po kasi nung kaibigan ko is pipili daw po ako ng gusto kong ibayad saken kung BTC ba or Komodo coins? Sabi ko po is BTC nalang then sabi n'ya sabihin ko daw po sa may ari. Di ko lang po gets yung "may-ari" alin po bang may ari yun? Yung nagpost po nung about don sa sig. campaign? Eto po yung link.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1619450.0%3Btopicseen

Pasuyo po. Baka may alam po kayo na nagbebenta ng bitcoin worth 300 pesos = 350 load or smart money. Escrow po tayo para safe.

How? I'm a new member here.