That was not a bad trade as it worked quite a few times before this last test. But this is a good lesson on why using protective stops on all trades is the smart play. Even when you think you have central bank support on your trade, you should place a stop in the market when you have an open trade. We cannot control what others do, but we do have control over our decisions and using a stop to limit our losses is a must. Especially when you think that you have a sure trade in the market. Expect the unexpected and you will very rarely be surprised.