Is intraday trading really profitable in the long term? Let�s discuss it

[UvuCundesS]

I�ve been operating intraday for a couple of years and while at first it seemed profitable, it�s getting harder and harder to keep numbers positive. Between spreads, slippage, mental wear and fake breaks, I�m starting to wonder if it�s really possible to live on intraday trading or whether it�s pure smoke. Has anyone here been here for more than 3 years with consistent results? Or do we all end up going on swing trading or leaving this? I�d like to read honest opinions, not copied theories of books.

[OSTwrkes]

The key is to have a clear advantage, military discipline and to know when NOT to operate. But yes, it is exhausting and not for anyone.

[noatruxstdr]

If it's hard for you to stay positive, it's because you're probably overexploiting or using an outdated strategy.The market changes, and if you don't change with it, you're fried.

[desvc1]

I don�t think it�s smoke, but it�s a trap for many. The illusion of fast winning makes people skip the hard work of testing, analyzing and filtering inputs.

[bgesbesrra]

I left the intraday after 1 year burned. I now swing and do much better. Less stress, more clarity, and better decisions.

[Sikuku]

It depends on the pair you operate and the session. It�s not the same to operate GBP/JPY in London as USD/CAD in the Asian session. The price stock changes a lot.

[UvuCundesS]

What they say makes sense. Maybe I�m forcing tickets into dead sessions or relying too much on a strategy that worked months ago but no longer. What tools do you use to validate that your system is still valid?

[ZesudesCsj]

I use backtesting every two weeks and forward testing every month. If my winrate drops by 55%, I check absolutely everything.

[conco500]

Honestly, if you don't have an external source of income or large capital, intraday is an elegant way to self-destruct your account. Hard, but real.

[RibonsToros]

Not everything is so black. I operate DAX and Nasdaq in 1 minute graphics with very good results. But I don�t follow typical patterns, I operate levels and momentum live. That�s right, it�s like being in a daily war.