Back in 2019, the Australian dollar (AUD) was under pressure due to concerns about the health of the global economy and the ongoing US-China trade war. At the same time, the US dollar (USD) was strengthening as investors sought the safety of the greenback.
As a forex trader, I was keeping a close eye on the AUD/USD currency pair and noticed that the pair had been trending downwards for several weeks. However, based on my analysis of the market news and technical indicators, I believed that the pair was oversold and due for a reversal.
I developed a clear trading plan that included my entry and exit points, my risk management strategy, and my profit target. I decided to go long on the pair at a specific level, with a stop-loss order in place to limit my potential losses.
As the trade progressed, the market initially moved against me. I felt nervous and tempted to exit the trade early, but I reminded myself to stay disciplined and trust my analysis.
Fortunately, my analysis turned out to be correct. The market eventually reversed, and the AUD/USD pair started to climb, reaching my desired profit target.
This experience taught me the importance of staying disciplined, managing risks, and trusting my analysis even in the face of market volatility. It also highlighted the value of keeping up with the latest market news and using technical indicators to inform my trading decisions.