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What is Jump the Gun?

Entering a trade too early without confirmation from Order Flow or structural cues; increases risk of false starts.

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What is Jump the Gun?

Entering a trade too early without confirmation from Order Flow or structural cues; increases risk of false starts.
Jumping the gun represents a common trading error where positions are established before proper confirmation signals appear. This behavior often stems from FOMO (fear of missing out) and typically leads to poor entry prices or outright failed trades. Discipline in waiting for confluence between Market Profile structure and Order Flow confirmation improves entry quality.

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