1
You Plan to Follow Free Signals or Copy Others
Relying on "free" signals or blindly copying another trader's moves means you have no personal skill, no strategy, and no understanding of why a trade is being taken.
When the free signals stop or the "guru" you're copying disappears, you're left with nothing. Successful trading is a skill you build, not a secret you borrow.
3
You Think It's a
"Get-Rich-Quick" Story
The allure of fast profits is strong, but it's a fantasy. Professional trading is a marathon, not a sprint.
It requires immense patience, discipline, and a long-term commitment to learning.
If you're looking for instant wealth, you're more likely to find instant losses.
2
You're Using Your Last Bit of Money (or Borrowing It)
This is the fastest way to financial ruin. Trading involves real risk, and you should only ever use capital you can afford to lose.
If the money is for rent, bills, or food, the psychological pressure will be unbearable. This leads to emotional, fear-based decisions, which are almost always the wrong ones.
4
You Can't Handle Being Wrong
or Losing Money
Losses are a normal, unavoidable part of trading.
No strategy is 100% perfect. ​
If you can't stomach taking a loss without getting emotional, angry, or trying to "revenge trade" to win it back immediately, the market will exploit that weakness and drain your account.
Emotional control is non-negotiable.
