Anyone Else Feel Like the Market Just Hates Them?

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#1Aug 6, 2023, 09:28 AM
Been trading online for a while now and had some success, but since I started with futures, it’s like everything flipped upside down. It’s bizarre for real... I’m not blaming anyone for my losses, just curious if anyone else feels the same.
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cyberbitMember
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#2Aug 6, 2023, 02:17 PM
If you're losing consistently, maybe it’s your strategy that's off. It’s not just about market direction. Maybe you’re getting taken out by small pullbacks or entering at the wrong times.
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#3Aug 6, 2023, 06:11 PM
Sounds like someone’s not analyzing properly. It’s like you’re just hoping for luck. Trading isn’t a game of chance... you gotta have a strategy, not just emotional trades.
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wagmiNewbie
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#4Aug 6, 2023, 11:35 PM
Lol, maybe just trade the opposite of what you think. You’d probably do better! But seriously, it’s not a coincidence if you keep getting caught at reversals.
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whale420Senior Member
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#5Aug 7, 2023, 12:37 AM
I face that too, but I only trade when I see a solid setup. It’s frustrating how the market can hit your stop loss right away. But yeah, there's a lot of stop-loss hunting going on.
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0xHodlerMember
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#6Aug 7, 2023, 05:24 AM
Trading is partly luck, but you can’t rely on that. If you think you can just guess and win, you’re gonna keep losing.
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chris_gasMember
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#7Aug 7, 2023, 08:45 AM
You should really work on your market analysis skills. If you’re constantly wrong, maybe trading isn’t for you. Have a plan and stick to it.
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MadProtoMember
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#8Aug 7, 2023, 09:10 AM
Psychological factors are huge in trading. How many trades have you done? If it’s under a thousand, it’s hard to draw conclusions. You need a bigger sample.
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#9Aug 7, 2023, 10:10 AM
Did you even have a strategy before diving in? Going in blind is just asking for trouble. Trading has its ups and downs, but if you’re clueless, you’ll just keep losing.
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planktonHero Member
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#10Aug 7, 2023, 02:46 PM
You said there’s no greed involved, but if the market keeps wiping you out, how's that possible? If you’re not over-leveraging, a small move shouldn’t wreck you.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#11Aug 7, 2023, 07:39 PM
Maybe we should all just counter-trade you. Just set your targets, use stop-losses, and don’t watch the market constantly. The emotional swings will mess you up.
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LuckyDeg3nFull Member
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#12Aug 8, 2023, 06:28 PM
Honestly, losing money is part of the game. But if you can’t handle it, maybe step back and learn more before jumping in again.
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paulcoinNewbie
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#13Aug 9, 2023, 02:41 PM
This is super common for newbies. I felt the same when I started. It helps to learn market patterns and not rush into trades.
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boss_2015Newbie
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#14Aug 9, 2023, 06:24 PM
You gotta trade on shorter time frames if you want to survive. And yeah, futures and regular trading are totally different beasts, don’t mix them up.
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cipher51Full Member
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#15Aug 9, 2023, 06:39 PM
I’m not sure how you analyze trades... but you need to be calm and strategic. Rushing into positions without solid analysis is a recipe for disaster.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#16Aug 9, 2023, 08:03 PM
You have options outside of futures trading. Spot trading might suit you better and reduce your losses.
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0x5ag3Newbie
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#17Aug 10, 2023, 01:24 AM
Trading futures is tough and requires a solid understanding of risk management. Don't just jump in without knowing the ropes.
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im_falconNewbie
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#18Aug 10, 2023, 07:20 AM
If you can’t determine trends or biases, your entries will always be off. You need to look at multiple time frames.
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#19Aug 10, 2023, 07:55 AM
I tried to enter a position the other day and it felt like the market was mocking me. I closed at break-even, but the price shot up right after. It’s frustrating for sure.
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DarkAlphaFull Member
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#20Aug 10, 2023, 11:22 AM
You’re not alone in feeling that way. Everyone has days where it feels like the market is against them. Just gotta learn from it.
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