Trade liquid sessions for your instrument
Execution improves when order books are deeper. Focus on sessions where your pair or index is most active.
Low-liquidity hours increase spread variability and random fill quality.
Match order type to market condition
Market orders offer certainty of execution but uncertain price. Limit orders offer price control but uncertain fill probability.
Use each intentionally instead of defaulting to one style for every setup.
Audit your own fills monthly
Track expected entry versus actual fill by setup type and session. If slippage drifts, adjust timing, size, or broker execution profile.
Most traders never measure this, so they cannot improve it.
Key takeaway
Your strategy edge is only real if your fills preserve it. Execution is part of system design.
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