Structure
Define the range first
Before judging the trade, mark the range high and low. If the range was unclear, the trade may have been a guess.
Trading setup
Range trading improves when you journal location, patience, and exit quality.
Updated Jul 28, 2026ยท By Sandeep Lahre
Range trades often fail when traders enter in the middle, chase after a false break, or hold too long near the opposite side. A journal should show where the entry happened inside the range.
Location
Avoid weak middle entries
Many range trades lose quality when entered in the middle. Journal whether the trade began near an edge or in a poor location.
False break
Track false breaks separately
False breaks can be strong setups, but only when risk and invalidation are clear. Screenshot context helps separate a planned false break from a trapped chase.
Exit
Review whether you respected the opposite side
Range trading often requires taking profit before trend hopes take over. Journal if you held past the planned target.
Checklist
Use this before the next trade
Range high marked
Range low marked
Entry location noted
Stop outside invalidation
Target near opposite side
False break tagged if relevant
FAQ
Common questions
What should I track for range trades?
Track range high, range low, entry location, stop, target, result, false break context, and lesson.
Why do range trades fail?
Common reasons include middle entries, late entries, poor stops, and holding for trend moves inside a range.
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