Please read the first part of How To Trade Out Of A Bad Losing Position Back Into Profit to understand this second part. The EURUSD pair starts to fall. You are happy, you plan to add the third lot at 1.3000. If the pair reaches this level, it means that the momentum is there for it to fall more. The pair falls, never reaches this level rebounds and makes a new high at 1.3420.
One of the major misconceptions about trading forex online is the belief that in order to be successful one must be focusing on profitability right from the beginning. The more aggressive and profit-oriented you are in this competitive market, the higher your chances of success, since you’re in a race with financial giants who have far greater resources at their disposal which they can use to acquire an unbeatable competitive edge against the average retail trader. One must compensate for this difficulty by pursuing well-developed strategies in an aggressive manner, and capitalize on opportunities that may arise, however small they might be, as soon as possible.