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What's Your Typical Holding Period for Swing Trades?

Swing trading covers a wide range — from 2-day trades to multi-week holds. I'm curious about how the JustWolves community defines and practices swing trading in terms of holding time. Different holding timeframes have very different characteristics: **2–3 day swings:** Essentially extended day trades. Quick feedback, but requires more precise entry. **1–2 week swings:** The "classic" swing trade. Rides a 4H–daily trend for its natural duration. **2–4 week swings:** Starts blending into position trading. Requires more fundamental conviction. **Multi-month positions:** Position trading — fundamentals-driven, best for major macro thesis trades. I personally trade 3–7 day swings primarily. Long enough to ride a meaningful move, short enough that I'm not locked in through too many macro events. What's your typical swing trade duration? And does it vary by pair, market conditions, or account size?
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