Mark Angel's Shocking Forex Loss: Lessons Learned

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0x4lphaFull Member
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#1Jun 16, 2020, 10:56 PM
A year or two back, Mark Angle was all over the place as one of the richest skit comedians in my country. Now, I just read about him losing $3.7 million in forex trading. Crazy, right? I shared this locally but figured I should bring it here too. Trading is trading, whether it's forex or crypto. This could happen to any of us.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#2Jun 18, 2020, 09:43 AM
People really need to assess risks before diving in. Too often, folks just jump into trading without thinking. By the time they realize the risks, it’s already too late and they’ve lost a bunch of money. We gotta be realistic about potential profits too. Higher expectations can lead to bigger losses.
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ape2013Senior Member
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#3Jun 18, 2020, 01:22 PM
I remember Mark from way back when he was making videos. He had a huge following. It’s sad that someone who was so successful could end up like this. Forex, especially with use, can be super risky. The small moves can wipe you out if you’re not careful.
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#4Jun 18, 2020, 07:27 PM
Saw this on Twitter and couldn’t believe it! Mark was never a trader as far as I remember. Jumping into trading without knowledge is a recipe for disaster. He made one of the biggest losses I’ve heard about. Maybe he relied on bad trading signals or tried copy trading. That’s why I say learn to trade yourself!
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#5Jun 18, 2020, 08:21 PM
Sounds like he thought forex was an easy way to cash in. Heard he was unfair with payments to his crew too. Greed definitely played a part in his downfall. Trading is dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. You gotta have a strategy and understand the risks.
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lynx1337Newbie
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#6Jun 19, 2020, 08:45 AM
From what I gather, Mark didn’t even trade himself. He invested in some trading firm, probably got scammed thinking he’d make easy money. It’s wild how many scams are out there promising huge returns.
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#7Jun 20, 2020, 07:34 AM
The way he lost that much is just reckless. He dumped all his cash into these trades without a safety net. Total violation of risk management. You can’t just hand over your capital and expect it to work magically.
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#8Jun 20, 2020, 11:57 AM
Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s exaggerating to save face. Maybe he mismanaged funds and is now spinning a story to cover his tracks. Greed’s a dangerous game, and it looks like he got burned.
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coldalphaSenior Member
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#9Jun 20, 2020, 02:26 PM
For real, you should only invest what you can afford to lose. No one should risk all their cash, whether it’s crypto or forex. Without risk management, you’re just asking to go broke.
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#10Jun 20, 2020, 05:41 PM
Nigeria’s full of these investment scams using forex and crypto to trick people. How did Mark fall for this? He’s in the spotlight and should know better. It’s hard to feel sorry for him when he has access to so much info.
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seed07Senior Member
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#11Jun 20, 2020, 08:29 PM
That loss is massive, and it’s got to mess with his financial stability. He used to be a big deal and now he's gone silent. Makes you wonder if he lost all that cash and needed to lay low.
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cyberbitMember
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#12Jun 20, 2020, 10:24 PM
Unless he learns to trade himself, he’s bound to repeat these mistakes. Handing off your money to someone else is risky, especially when there are so many scams out there.
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cobra42Full Member
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#13Jun 21, 2020, 12:24 AM
Not sure how he lost that money, but trusting others to trade for him is risky business. The lesson here? Knowledge is key. You can’t just waltz in expecting to succeed with no experience.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#14Jun 21, 2020, 02:27 AM
I know a celebrity who went broke from forex, too. He had some wins early on but then lost it all. Lucky for him, his family supported him to pay off debts. Trading is risky but people still don’t get it.
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the_satNewbie
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#15Jun 21, 2020, 03:42 AM
Exactly! I bet Mark didn’t lose as much as stated. He’s known for being cheap. Seems like media hype to get attention and clicks.
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block23Newbie
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#16Jun 21, 2020, 07:45 AM
Trading is still popular despite the risks. Even if you lose consistently, that one big win keeps you going. It’s about building a solid strategy and managing risks correctly.
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MadProtoMember
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#17Jun 21, 2020, 12:30 PM
So true, trading success rates are low. Only those who take it seriously and use proper tools succeed. It’s a gamble, really. Maybe just holding Bitcoin is the way to go. Less stress, just gotta be patient.
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0xSigmaHero Member
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#18Jun 21, 2020, 04:48 PM
Came from forex trading too, and it’s all the same game. Crypto feels newer but honestly, it’s the same mindset. Risky behavior everywhere in trading.
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serHero Member
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#19Jun 21, 2020, 08:02 PM
Investing can be safer than trading, especially if you pick good assets. Holding Bitcoin long-term usually pays off better than risky trades. Forex can wipe out your capital fast.
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diamond_minerFull Member
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#20Jun 22, 2020, 01:40 AM
Yeah, trading’s a dangerous game. You lose fast and easy, especially in forex with use. But with a good approach, you can profit if you really know what you’re doing.
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