REVEALED: What REAL Trading is
What is Financial Trading in a nutshell?
It sounds like a fast-paced, high-risk, Wall Street movie scene with shouting brokers and skyrocketing graphs.
But, here’s the truth:
Trading is the most relaxing thing – when done right!
It’s a lifestyle, a process, and a mindset.
It’s one thing where YOU can take your finances on an exciting adventure — if you do it right.
Whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned trader, here is a refresher to dive into what trading really is.
Trading Is More Than Just an Auction of buying or selling…
Let’s clear up one thing first.
For the last 20 years I’ve summed up trading as just ONE BIG AUCTION.
And yes it is one big market of buying and selling – but that’s only part of it.
TRADING is all about solving a puzzle of analyzing probabilities, managing risks, and navigating uncertainty.
Every time you enter a trade (buy or sell), you’re making an educated guess on where the market is LIKELY to go next.
And you’re placing a bet on human behavior — how millions of people around the world (with their emotions, news reactions, and strategies) will affect the price of an asset.
That’s the technical side of trading. Here’s where I want you to integrate trading into your life…
Trading Is A Lifestyle
It’s not just about making money — it’s about integrating trading into your lifestyle.
You need to find the right markets, time, time frame, styles, strategy and approach.
Trading is like hitting the gym; it requires discipline, consistency, and a whole lot of sweat equity.
And just like you don’t get a six-pack or lose weight after ONE workout.
You shouldn’t expect to master trading overnight.
It’s a routine you build day by day.
A typical trading day might include:
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Pre-market analysis (Weekly bias):
You need to check what’s happening in the world with other markets with both Asian, American, European and even London session. You also need to look at the US Economic Calendar to see what news is arising for the week.
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Analyse and Execute trades:
Once done the pre analysis, you need to do the actual analysis. See what trades are lining up according to your proven strategy. And if anything looks good to go EXECUTE.
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Review and track your trades:
This is where you will reflect on what went right and what went wrong. This is where you’ll track and review your trades that lined up to add to your journal.
The key takeaway: Trading isn’t just what you do; it’s who you become.
Trading Is a Forever Game
When it comes to trading, think long-term.
Like, REALLY long-term. Because trading is a forever game.
Unlike sports with seasons or video games with levels, trading doesn’t end.
The markets will be there tomorrow, next week, and 100 years from now.
And as a trader, your mission is to stay in the game for the long haul.
That means managing your risk, protecting your capital, and always looking to improve your skills.
Trading Is A Business Where YOU Are The Boss
The beauty of trading?
You’re in control.
Trading is a business, and you are the CEO.
You call the shots, decide when to enter and exit trades, and ultimately, you take control of your financial destiny.
Like any business, trading requires:
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Planning and strategy:
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Risk and reward management:
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Tracking performance and improving:
And, just like in any business, you’ll make mistakes.
But those mistakes are not failures; they’re lessons.
You learn from them, adapt, and get better. That’s what makes trading such an empowering journey.
Final Words:
Financial trading is more than a job, a hobby, or a side hustle.
It’s a process-driven approach to decision-making, a lifestyle to live, a forever game to play, and a business where you’re in charge.
If done right, trading can be one of the most rewarding pursuits you’ll ever undertake.
Key Takeaways
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Trading is a process: Follow a set strategy, criteria, and rules for success.
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Trading is a lifestyle: Incorporate trading into your daily routine and stick with it consistently.
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Trading is a forever game: It’s not a one-time event; it’s a lifelong pursuit.
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Trading is a business: You’re the CEO — plan your moves, manage your risk, and take charge of your financial destiny.

Trade well, live free.
Timon Rossolimos
Founder, MATI Trader
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