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by u/walid.saleh·2dDiscussion

Impact of Current Volatility on Challenges

With $ES hovering around 7465.17 and $NDX at 30278.82, volatility has been decent. For those in evaluation, this can be a double-edged sword – more opportunities for moves but also higher risk of hitting drawdown limits quickly. Are people finding it easier or harder to pass challenges in the current market environment? I've noticed my $EURUSD trades have been more susceptible to whipsaws lately.

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u/petralukic·1d

I've actually found it easier, surprisingly. The bigger moves mean fewer trades needed to hit profit targets, as long as you're disciplined with stop losses. Whipsaws are always a factor, but they feel more pronounced in lower timeframes.

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u/nbautista·1d

It really depends on your strategy. If you're quick on your feet and can adjust to the swings, there's definitely more meat on the bone. But I agree, those drawdown limits feel a lot closer now.

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u/wkim·1d

For me, it's been harder. My usual scalp setups are getting blown through too fast, and the EURUSD has been a nightmare for fakeouts. I've had to widen my stops considerably, which eats into my risk management.

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