Stop placement

Choosing where the stop-loss goes: just beyond the level that invalidates the idea, with a buffer for normal noise and spread.

How traders use it: Common choices are beyond the swing, beyond the zone, or beyond the wick of the trigger candle, sometimes padded by a fraction of ATR.

Common mistake: Placing the stop exactly on an obvious high or low where liquidity sits, or tightening it to fit a bigger position.