Strategi 30 Ticks

Pengenalan

30 Ticks Strategy adalah strategi sederhana dan realistik untuk trader FCPO. Target harian: 30 ticks = RM 750 (pada 1 lot).

Strategi ini sesuai kerana:

• Realistic dan achievable daily goal
• Tidak memerlukan banyak trades
• Focus pada quality over quantity
• Sustainable untuk long-term

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Kenapa 30 Ticks?

The Math

Dengan 60% win rate dan average loss 15 ticks:

Why Not 50 or 100 Ticks?

Greedy targets:

• Lead to overtrading
• Force bad trades
• Cause frustration

30 ticks is achievable:

• One good trade can hit it
• Doesn't require perfection
• Keeps emotions in check

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Strategy Overview

Core Principles

1. Maximum 3 trades per day - Quality over quantity
2. RRR minimum 1:2 - Risk 15, target 30
3. Only trade clear setups - No forcing
4. Stop when target hit - Don't give back
5. Stop after daily loss limit - Preserve capital

Daily Game Plan

Morning Prep (8:30 AM):
- Identify key levels
- Mark support/resistance
- Note trend direction
- Plan max 3 setups

Trading (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM):
- Wait for setup
- Execute with discipline
- Target 30 ticks
- Stop when done

Review (5:00 PM):
- Journal trades
- Note what worked
- Prepare for tomorrow

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Setup Criteria

What Makes a Valid Setup?

All must be present:

1. Clear trend or range - Know the context
2. Key level - Support, resistance, or MA
3. Confirmation candle - Entry trigger
4. Acceptable RRR - Minimum 1:2

Best Setups for 30 Ticks

Setup 1: RBS Entry (Resistance-Become-Support)

- Price breaks resistance
- Pulls back to broken level
- Bullish confirmation
- Entry LONG

Risk: 15 ticks
Target: 30+ ticks

Setup 2: Support Bounce

- Price at established support
- Bullish candlestick forms
- Volume confirms
- Entry LONG

Risk: 15 ticks
Target: 30+ ticks

Setup 3: Moving Average Bounce

- Trend established
- Pullback to 20/50 EMA
- MA is sloping with trend
- Reversal candle at MA
- Entry with trend

Risk: 15 ticks
Target: 30+ ticks

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Trade Execution

Before Entry

Checklist:

• Is this one of my 3 setups?
• Is RRR at least 1:2?
• Am I calm and focused?
• Have I identified SL and TP?
• Am I under daily trade limit?

Entry Rules

1. Entry price - On confirmation candle close
2. Stop loss - Immediately, no exceptions
3. Take profit - Set at 30+ ticks
4. Position size - Based on 2% risk max

Example Trade

Setup: RBS at 4,250

Analysis:
- 4H uptrend
- 4,250 was resistance, now support
- Hammer candle at 4,252
- 20 EMA nearby (confluence)

Execution:
- Entry: LONG @ 4,255
- SL: 4,240 (15 ticks)
- TP: 4,285 (30 ticks)

Risk: RM 375
Reward: RM 750
RRR: 1:2

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Risk Management

Per Trade Risk

Daily Loss Limit

Rule: Stop after losing 2% of capital (or 2 losing trades)

Example:

• Capital: RM 20,000
• Daily loss limit: RM 400
• Trade 1: -15 ticks (RM 375)
• Next trade would exceed limit
• STOP trading for today

Position Sizing

Formula:

Position Size = Risk Amount / (SL in ticks × RM 25)

Example:
Risk: RM 400
SL: 15 ticks
Position: 400 / (15 × 25) = 1.07 lots ≈ 1 lot

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Daily Scenarios

Scenario 1: Hit Target Early

Situation: First trade hits 30 ticks at 10:00 AM

Action:

• STOP trading for the day
• Target achieved
• Don't give back profits

Common mistake: "I'm hot today, let me trade more!" Result: Often lose the gains

Scenario 2: One Win, One Loss

Situation:

• Trade 1: -15 ticks
• Trade 2: +30 ticks
• Net: +15 ticks

Action:

• You have 1 trade left
• Only take A+ setup
• Or stop with +15 ticks (still green)

Scenario 3: Two Losses

Situation:

• Trade 1: -15 ticks
• Trade 2: -15 ticks
• Net: -30 ticks

Action:

• STOP immediately
• Daily loss limit approached
• Tomorrow is another day

Scenario 4: No Setups

Situation: No clear setup appears all day

Action:

• Don't trade!
• Zero P&L better than loss
• Market gives opportunity daily - today wasn't it

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Best Trading Times

FCPO Active Hours

Recommended Trading Windows

Primary: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Secondary: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Mental Framework

Mindset for 30 Ticks

Think:

• "I only need ONE good trade"
• "30 ticks is my daily salary"
• "I don't need to catch every move"
• "Missing a trade is not losing money"

Don't think:

• "I need to make back yesterday's loss"
• "That was easy, let me trade more"
• "I'll just take this okay setup"
• "Everyone else is making more"

Patience is Key

Average FCPO daily range: 50-100 ticks

Logic:

• Market moves 50-100 ticks daily
• You need 30 ticks
• That's 30-60% of daily move
• Definitely achievable with ONE good trade

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Weekly and Monthly Goals

Weekly Target

Weekly target: +100-150 ticks (allowing for some losses)

Monthly Target

Conservative (60% hit rate):

• 20 trading days
• 12 days hit target: +360 ticks
• 8 days small loss: -120 ticks
• Net: +240 ticks = RM 6,000

Good (75% hit rate):

• 20 trading days
• 15 days hit target: +450 ticks
• 5 days small loss: -75 ticks
• Net: +375 ticks = RM 9,375

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Tracking Progress

Daily Journal

Date: ___
Setup waited for: ___
Trades taken: ___
Results: ___
Followed rules? Y/N
Notes: ___

Weekly Review

Week: ___
Total trades: ___
Wins: ___ Losses: ___
Total ticks: ___
Rules followed: ___/___
Improvement for next week: ___

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Common Mistakes

Mistake 1: Overtrading

Problem: Taking 5+ trades to "make up" for losses Solution: Maximum 3 trades, period

Mistake 2: Moving Target

Problem: "I'll just get 50 ticks today since I'm doing well" Solution: Hit 30, walk away

Mistake 3: Forcing Trades

Problem: Taking mediocre setup because "need to trade" Solution: No setup = No trade

Mistake 4: Revenge Trading

Problem: After loss, immediately take another trade Solution: Mandatory 15-minute break after loss

Mistake 5: Not Using Stop Loss

Problem: "It will come back" Solution: SL is mandatory, always

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30 Ticks Checklist

Daily Preparation

• Key levels marked
• Trend identified
• 3 potential setups planned
• Risk per trade calculated
• Calm and focused

During Trading

• Only taking planned setups
• SL and TP set
• Not exceeding 3 trades
• Stopping after target hit
• Stopping after loss limit

End of Day

• Journal completed
• Rules followed?
• Lessons noted
• Tomorrow prepared

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Soalan Lazim (FAQ)

Q: "30 ticks sehari cukup ke?"

A: Yes! 30 ticks × 20 days = 600 ticks/month = RM 15,000 per lot. Consistent 30 ticks is better than inconsistent big numbers.

Q: "Kalau tak dapat 30 ticks, boleh trade lagi?"

A: Only if under 3 trades and not at loss limit. If 2 trades done and net positive, consider stopping.

Q: "Boleh scale up position size?"

A: Yes, once consistent. But keep same risk percentage (2%). Increase size gradually, not suddenly.

Q: "Macam mana kalau market sideways?"

A: No clear trend/setup = No trade. Sideways days happen. Protect capital for trending days.

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Kesimpulan

Key Takeaways

The 30 Ticks Philosophy

"I don't need to be the best trader. I just need to consistently capture 30 ticks. The market gives more than that daily. My job is to take my share and walk away."

Action Steps

1. Calculate your 2% risk per trade
2. Identify your 3 best setups
3. Plan max 3 trades daily
4. Execute with discipline
5. Stop when target hit

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"30 ticks a day keeps the losses away. It's not about hitting home runs. It's about consistent singles that compound over time."