False Im using non standard bar types and non standard indicators. When you combine that with multiple conditions for entry, it's highly unlikely.
Yes, of course. It is better to have a 100% edge on a 50/50 shot like betting on a coin with two heads, than a 100 percent edge on a 100 to 1 shot where you would win only a small percentage of the time.
Why do you persist as if you are right. Is your trading the same? The ability to not risk too much per trade, use stops, take profits at pre-defined levels and scale in an out of positions does not guarantee success (consistent profits). Success is when your winners and losers are added up and the end result is a profit. The amount of trading you do is determined by your circumstances, available capital, understanding of the chosen markets/instruments and last but not least, your experience. Prudent risk management is a fundamental requirement (which most fail to recognize), it is not "an edge". An edge is something like using your accumulated experiences to make good judgement calls in relation to placing and exiting trades. Daytrading the ES is not the same as taking a position in INTC for 3 to 6 months. The worst thing any person starting out can do is take seriously what people post on the internet. Venturing into any new business without covering the proper fundamentals is a foolish endeavor. The financial industry is like a big circus, full of clowns who make people laugh (whilst picking their pockets at the same time). It is not an edge, why can you not understand this simple fact?