The common pitfalls in trading that are worth revisiting repeatedly.



**FOMO Trap**: Many people feel that missing out on a wave of market movement is not just about losing some gains in their account, but also a deeper anxiety — as if they are being abandoned by the times, appearing sluggish in response. What does this psychological state trigger? Greed.

**Greed and Social Status**: When profits become a chip for comparison within the community, problems arise. Some will continuously enlarge their positions and pursue extreme returns to maintain a mental image of being a "smart investor." What was originally a rational game gradually turns into psychological compensation — proving their insight and strength through larger profit figures.

**The truth**: Once this chain reaction starts, decision-making is no longer based on market logic, but on the need for self-recognition. The result is often counterproductive.

The smartest approach? Regularly ask yourself: Are my current trading decisions based on market judgment, or on confirming my own identity?
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TopBuyerBottomSellervip
· 15h ago
Basically, it's a psychological game—clarify whether you're trading or just showing off.
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MetaRecktvip
· 15h ago
To be honest, that psychological compensation part really hits hard. So many people end up dying on the road of pretending to be cool.
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ParanoiaKingvip
· 15h ago
Oh no, isn't this talking about me... I really need to reflect on myself.
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BearMarketMonkvip
· 15h ago
That's so true... Actually, most people have known this principle for a long time, but they still can't escape. After hearing too many stories of accounts blowing up, it's all the same. In the end, they realize that trading isn't about making money; it's about struggling with themselves.
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NullWhisperervip
· 15h ago
tbh the "identity confirmation" angle hits different... like, technically speaking, most people aren't even aware they've switched from market analysis to ego preservation mode. vulnerable to it fr.
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BrokeBeansvip
· 15h ago
Still trying to prove myself after going bankrupt, that's my story haha
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