Risk management in day trading: focus on what you control

An individual day trade is uncertain. But the risk you choose can be planned before entering a position.

A basic routine starts with three questions: how much capital is at risk, where is the trade thesis invalidated, and what position size is appropriate?

A predefined loss limit does not remove market risk. Consider transaction costs, leverage and execution differences.

Log trades and review recurring behavior. A repeatable process starts with measuring what you can improve.