I entered the trade with a clear plan. The price level had a strong edge, and the focus was on proper execution, not just making money.
Price moved in my favor and the trade closed at over 100% ROI. Taking the profit was the right decision — it reduced risk and allowed me to stay aligned with a solid entry level.
Later, price briefly moved below the stop and quickly returned. This was not a true breakdown but a liquidity sweep. The trade idea remained valid, and the level held. The issue was the stop placement.
So while the trade was profitable, it limited a setup that had more potential. I did not lose money, but I gave up position. From a business point of view, the opportunity cost mattered more than the profit.
It was right to take the profit
The edge was worth more
Both views were valid. Taking profit was right in the moment, and so was recognizing the edge still had value.
It wasn’t a contradiction — just risk management first, opportunity cost after.
