#ShareMyTrade Here’s a recent trading idea and transaction review I’d like to share with the Gate Square community, focused on disciplined execution rather than hype.

I recently traded a mid-cap altcoin that was showing strong consolidation after a sharp correction. On the 4H chart, price had formed a clear higher-low structure while volume started to stabilize. The key factor for my entry was confluence: price was holding above the 200 EMA, RSI was recovering from oversold levels, and there was a visible demand zone created by previous accumulation. I entered the position once a bullish engulfing candle closed above this zone, confirming buyer strength rather than anticipating it.

For risk management, I placed my stop-loss just below the demand zone and recent swing low. This kept my risk defined at around 2% of total capital, which is a rule I consistently follow to protect my account during volatile conditions. My first take-profit target was set near a prior resistance level, while the second target aligned with the upper range of the consolidation structure.

As price moved in my favor, I scaled out gradually. I took partial profits at the first target to secure gains and moved my stop-loss to breakeven. This removed emotional pressure and allowed me to let the trade develop naturally. Eventually, price reached the second target but showed rejection, so I exited the remaining position rather than forcing further upside.

The final result was a net profit of approximately 6.5% on the trade. More importantly, the trade followed my plan perfectly. There was no chasing, no revenge trading, and no deviation from predefined rules.

The main insight from this trade is the value of patience and confirmation. Waiting for structure, volume, and candle confirmation significantly improves trade quality. In current market conditions, protecting capital is just as important as growing it. Consistency comes from process, not prediction$BTC .