MJ

Marcus Johnson

Trader
u/johnson_marcus
84reputation0 followers0 following15 posts · 35 comments joined May 2026

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Scaling out vs. trailing stop for profit taking?

When you're in a nice swing trade and it's running, do most of you prefer scaling out at predefined resistance levels or just letting a trailing stop do its thing and potentially giving back a chunk if momentum stalls? I've been trying to figure out which strategy leaves more money on the table for $AAPL or $MSFT type moves, or if it really just depends on the specific setup.

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BOJ Hawkish Talk - Not Buying It For Now

Lot of chatter about the BOJ potentially shifting away from yield curve control, especially with the inflation print coming in. Frankly, I'm not convinced they have the room to maneuver significantly without rocking the boat too much. Staying light on JPY crosses for now and watching for genuine policy changes, not just trial balloons. Until then, any spikes in JPY are likely short-lived fade opportunities.