Did you start losing money shortly after entering the market? Nine out of ten people will say the same thing: "This market is toxic."

But in reality, the market has never targeted anyone specifically.

What truly repeatedly buries newcomers are those subconscious bad habits in their minds.

I've seen too many novice traders who rely solely on feelings before buying. Their only thought is: "This looks like it's going to rise." Then they start to verify deviations—panic when it drops, greed when it rises. From start to finish, they never consider the two most critical questions: What if I’m wrong? When should I take profits?

And even more absurd—after just two winning streaks, they suddenly get carried away.

They think they've understood the game rules, start frequent trading and go all-in. In the end, they realize that those profits were just the market’s entry fee for their education.

What really causes people to fall flat is not a mistake made once or twice, but being completely driven by emotions: chasing after others’ profits, selling in a panic during a pullback, buying at high points, cutting losses at lows—these actions cycle repeatedly.

Interestingly, the market’s true harvesters are never complete novices, but those who are semi-knowledgeable yet always want to prove themselves.

The key is to understand one principle: trading is not about who’s judgment is more accurate. It’s about who makes fewer mistakes, acts more steadily, and can better control their own fingers.

Those who last until the end in this market share a common trait—they are not swayed by emotions, they don’t gamble out of frustration, and they don’t follow the crowd.

First, learn to control yourself, then talk about making money. Otherwise, no matter how many opportunities there are, you’ll only end up wasting them yourself.