This feeling is experienced by most traders, and the reason is often not 'magic against you' 😅, but rather a mix of psychological and market factors:
Emotional entry and exit
You often buy after seeing the price rise (fearing missing the opportunity), and sell after it drops significantly (fearing a larger loss). This means you're entering near the peaks and exiting near the troughs.
Lack of a clear plan
Without predefined entry and exit points, your decisions become quick and random, increasing the chances of loss.
Influence of natural volatility
Small currencies, in particular, move quickly; it’s possible that after buying, a natural correction occurs, leading you to think you entered at the 'wrong time,' but it's just market movement.
Being affected by 'noise'
Following news or unreliable signals may push you to make a decision at an inappropriate time.
📌 Solution: Create a prior plan with entry and exit points, use stop-loss orders, and do not enter a trade if you do not have a strong technical or fundamental reason.