Congrats.
My next post in this thread was going to pose the question (in general to all) what kind of trader are you?
There are many trading strategies and the most common one is likely buy low sell high, which often results in being long.
How about this strategy: Would you be happy with a $25-$50 profit (after trade fees) per trade?
If anyone answers no, I believe they are missing out on a tactical advantage. We are not stepping on a kilo of cocaine here, so we don't need a double or triple up on an investment that we can flip for a small fast profit on legal money, and minutes later do the same thing all over again without stepping outside.
If you make 1000 trades in a year that average $50 gain per trade, that is an extra $50,000 per year (before capital gains taxation). If you set stop losses on all your trades, to limit your exposure to loss, you help improve your ability to see gains vs loss.
1000 trades in a year is approx 4 per day (market closed on holidays and weekends). Forex trading is Sunday evening to Friday evening as well. Many day traders set up their trades at pre mkt or open, set their stops or limits, and don't look at it the rest of the day.
Just something to think about when strategizing your income growth.
Food for thought.
Now research how to choose the right ones...