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Most traders rely on guesswork, but you can improve your risk control by choosing between structure-based and volatility stops: structure-based stops sit beyond swing highs/lows - e.g., place your stop just below the prior swing low - giving logical trade invalidation, while volatility stops use ATR multiples - e.g., 2× ATR - to avoid market noise. Avoid placing overly tight stops because they can be hit by normal price oscillation, costing you trades and capital.Understanding Stop-Loss Orders Definition of Stop-Loss Orders You place a stop-loss order to instruct your broker to exit a position once the market hits a specified…
