How many hours a week does a beginner actually need?

The "become profitable in a month" videos imply forex is a side project. The reality is study plus screen time plus journaling, and it competes with work and family.

How many hours a week does a beginner actually need? — drawdown and recovery diagram
An equity curve during a drawdown and its recovery

Be honest about the time you put in:

  • how many hours a week you spent as a beginner
  • how much of it was charts versus learning material
  • what you'd consider the minimum for real progress
How many hours a week does a beginner actually need? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

The trading styles guide is useful here: swing trading fits far fewer hours than scalping.

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