Is trading all about having the perfect setup?

Myth.
Chasing the “perfect” setup is one of the biggest traps new traders fall into. The truth is, no setup wins 100% of the time. Markets are unpredictable, and even the best-looking chart pattern or indicator combo can fail.

What separates consistent traders from frustrated ones isn’t the setup—it’s what happens after they enter the trade. That’s where risk management, stop-loss placement, position sizing, and emotional control come into play.

Think of it like this: the setup is just the entry ticket. Trade management is the ride.

A solid but imperfect setup, managed with discipline, can be more profitable over time than chasing “perfect” entries with no plan.