#TradingMistakes101 Top 5 Trading Mistakes to Avoid

1. Emotional Trading:

FOMO-buying peaks or panic-selling dips locks in losses. Stick to a strategy.

2. Overleveraging:

Using 10x+ margin amplifies gains but can liquidate accounts in minutes during volatility.

3. Ignoring Risk Management:

Skipping stop-losses or risking >2% of capital per trade escalates blowup risk.

4. Chasing "Hype":

Buying meme coins/NFTs based on social media pumps often ends in rug pulls.

5. Analysis Paralysis:

Overcomplicating charts with 10+ indicators causes missed exits. Focus on 2–3 reliable signals.

Fix It:

Backtest strategies.

Journal trades to spot errors.

Start small; scale gradually.