ET Interview | Why do mature traders eventually move towards a “replicable system”?

In the current foreign exchange market, the proportion of female traders is steadily increasing, and more and more women who continue to improve in systematization, self-control and professionalism are beginning to emerge. Zhang Can, who will join the industry in 2022, is one of them. she just passed
The EagleTrader self-operated trading examination has proven that its trading system is replicable with its stable execution and rigorous risk control.

In her view, trading is not only a way to break through the salary ceiling and pursue wealth and time freedom, but also a long-term practice of “enjoying intellectual games in a fair market”. After successfully passing the assessment this time, she will start a profit-sharing account journey in a part-time position, and continue to face the market with a more systematic understanding.

<img alt="" src="https://www.hudianbaoseo.cn/uploads/allimg/20251209/1765242677108212.jpg" width="654" height = 343 “Logic is the mainstay, intuition is the supplement, taking into account both scientificity and practicality.” She emphasized that such a proportional allocation can not only ensure the rigor of the strategy, but also retain the flexibility to respond to unexpected situations.

The core of stable profitability

When asked about the key to long-term profitability, Zhang Can’s answer was clear and firm: “Build a replicable trading system, strictly adhere to the risk control bottom line of 1-2% single stop loss, continue to review and iterate, and overcome human weaknesses with consistent execution.” She believes that the difficulties of many traders do not come from lack of technology, but the collapse of execution ability in the face of emotions.

Six months ago, she made an important modification to her strategy, optimizing the filtering rules for London Gold in volatile markets. In the future, she plans to further strengthen cross-cycle signal resonance and refine the stop-loss mechanism under extreme market conditions to improve the strategy’s ability to resist risks.

Replace random decision-making with rules

“The core of eliminating the factor of luck is to replace random decision-making with solid trading rules.” Zhang Can shared. She verifies the effectiveness of the strategy through a large number of samples. Any transaction must comply with the established rules and eliminate “feeling-based” opening of positions. This is exactly what she realized when she passed the EagleTrader exam – the platform’s emphasis on systematization and discipline helped her further sort out her own trading logic.

The bottom line that will never be crossed

Zhang Can is extremely cautious when it comes to risk occupancy: on average, each transaction only occupies 1-2% of the total funds, which is equivalent to “1-2 points” in the risk budget. She experienced a liquidation of her position, and her initial greed and negligence caused her to be forced to close her position due to macro disadvantages. “That experience made me fully understand that risk control is not an option, but a prerequisite for survival.” Now, even when faced with a sudden retracement after a heavy position made a profit, her first reaction is to “reduce the position by 50% to lock in the core profit, and move the stop loss up to the break-even point.”

Discipline and long-termism

Zhang Can prefers “moderately volatile markets.” She believes that the essence of fluctuation is the reflection of the game between supply and demand and capital, and is the source of profit, but it must match personal risk control and strategy. “Controllable fluctuations give opportunities, the key is how to control them.”

For newcomers who are about to join EagleTrader, Zhang Can sincerely shared: “Revere the market and adhere to risk control. First establish replicable trading rules, use small positions to hone strategies, and reject greed and It’s a fluke. Let discipline become a habit and long-termism is the way to survive for traders.” She specifically mentioned that the biggest gain from taking the EagleTrader exam this time was to test the integrity of her own trading system through professional assessment and optimize the details through communication with peers.

From the pursuit of freedom to enter the industry to finding a foothold in the system and discipline, Zhang Can’s path confirms a truth: the success of trading never relies on miracles, but is based on verifiable rules, strict risk control and continuous iteration. This concept is also the underlying logic that professional traders follow – within the framework of real rules, let strength rather than luck determine the outcome.

This is also EagleTrader
The significance of the assessment system: to provide a testing environment that is closer to the real market, allowing traders to verify strategies, strengthen discipline, and lay the foundation for a more robust trading path in the future without bearing real financial risks.

If you are also looking for an opportunity to systematically test your own strategies, the EagleTrader exam may be another mirror for you to observe and improve yourself.