The 5 Biggest Trading Mistakes
Before you jump off the diving board…
Let’s make sure the pool isn’t filled with sharks, shall we?
Because truth is — most traders don’t drown from lack of knowledge…
They dive in headfirst with confidence, hope, and YouTube strategy #47 – and then get steamrolled by their own mistakes.
Here’s the good news: You don’t need to learn everything the hard way.
Let’s break down the 5 biggest trading faceplants — so you can skip the drama and trade like a boss.
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🤦♂️ Seeking Info to Prove You’re Right
“I know this trade is going to work – let me Google 47 articles to back it up.”
No. Just no.
This isn’t a courtroom and you’re not trying to win a debate with the market.
Trading is about probabilities — not proving you’re the chosen one.
Instead of looking for confirmation, ask:
“What would make me change my mind?”
Stay curious, not convinced.
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⚡ Taking IMPULSE Trades
You saw a green candle.
Your finger twitched.
Suddenly you’re in a trade you didn’t plan, didn’t test, and definitely didn’t think through.
Impulse trading is the fast-food of the markets.
Feels good in the moment. Regret comes shortly after.
Plan your trades. Then only trade your plan.
If your strategy doesn’t scream “TAKE ME!” – let it go.
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😡 Revenge Trading
“You took my money, market… now I’m coming back for blood!”
Yup. That’s how accounts get blown.
Trading angry is like driving blindfolded because someone cut you off.
Losses happen. It’s part of the game.
But if you try to win it back instantly — you’re playing poker, not trading.
Take a breath. Log off.
Go yell into a pillow.
Then come back level-headed.
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🤑 Trying to Get Rich (Too Fast)
We all love the dream:
Lambo by Friday. Island by Monday.
But here’s the thing — real traders get wealthy by being boring.
They follow rules. Stick to risk management.
They look at the best pre-market movers, and take advantage of it.
They let the magic of consistency + time do the heavy lifting.
Trying to hit the jackpot every day?
That’s a casino, not a career.
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😭 Letting Emotions Take Over
You cried when Netflix dropped your favourite show.
Don’t cry because you took a 1% loss.
Your trading account is not a diary.
The market doesn’t care how you feel — but it will punish you for acting on those feelings.
Build a system. Stick to it. Treat trading like a business, not a soap opera.
Conclusion:
Mistakes don’t make you a bad trader. Repeating them does.
If you’ve done one (or all) of these — welcome to the club.
We’ve all been there. The key is to catch them before they crush you.
You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be aware.
The moment you fix these 5?
You’re already way ahead of 90% of the crowd.
Quick Recap – The Top 5 Mistakes Traders Make 🚫
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🤦♂️ Seeking info to prove you’re right – Accept probabilities, not ego.
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⚡ Impulse trades – Plan, then trade. Not the other way around.
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😡 Revenge trading – Anger doesn’t pay.
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🤑 Trying to get rich fast – Long-term process > short-term jackpot.
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😭 Letting emotions take over – Trade like a CEO, not a soap actor.
Trade well, live free.
Timon Rossolimos
Founder, MATI Trader
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