Lesson Learned: Not respecting the DAX Open Volatility

Early in my trading journey, I frequently made the mistake of trying to trade the DAX within the first 15-30 minutes of the cash open. The volatility and rapid price swings during that period, often fueled by opening imbalances and news, repeatedly trapped me into poor entries or forced me to move stops, inevitably leading to larger losses than necessary. I've since learned to let the initial chaos subside, waiting for clearer directional cues and better established levels before engaging.