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The 300 Trade Rule Why You MUST Practice Before Going Live!

Feb 28, 2026
A trading rule that says practice hundreds of quality trades before risking real size. How to scale position size gradually while keeping stops and targets consistent. Managing emotions after wins and losses to avoid sloppy decisions. Spotting market inflection points that can change a year’s outcome.
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ADVICE

Do 300 Practice Trades Before Going Live

  • Practice with at least 300 quality trades before going live with larger size.
  • Troy Millings says 300 practice trades builds the repetition and confidence needed before increasing contract size in futures.
ADVICE

Graduate Position Size Gradually After Reps

  • Scale position size gradually after extensive practice rather than immediately betting big.
  • Troy Millings recommends moving from 1–3 contracts into larger size in stages to capture big moves without emotional errors.
INSIGHT

Missing Out And Overtrading Teach Grit

  • Experiencing both 'I should have sized up' and 'I should have sold' moments is essential to build trading grit.
  • Rashad Bilal says living through those choices teaches emotional and financial intelligence.
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