In the cut throat world of trading the line between success and failure often hinges on subtle differences in approach and mindset.
Having become a millionaire trader in my early 20s, and helped coach over 30 of my students into becoming millionaire traders…I know this better than most.
Reaching the top isn’t just about learning strategies…
It requires the total package.
And while newbies often find themselves trapped in cycles of losses and frustration…top traders navigate the same waters with consistency and profitability.
But what sets them apart?
That’s exactly what I’m diving into today.
The way I see it is there are five critical distinctions that define the gap between top traders and those who struggle.
Understanding these differences can be the key to unlocking your potential
Table of Contents
#1: Emotional Discipline and Patience
Top traders treat trading like a business. They understand that emotional discipline and patience are non-negotiable.
They don’t let temporary setbacks cloud their judgment and are willing to wait for higher-probability setups.
Back in May I suffered one of my biggest losses in years…
MUST READ BLOG POST: https://t.co/BqGPsIISDi How My Worst Trade in Years Nearly Wiped Out All My 2023 Gains…I made one of my most bone-headed trades EVER on $EFTR on Friday, but at least you can learn from my mistake and make sure you don't do the same shit I did!
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) May 29, 2023
I easily could have gotten overly emotional about it and try to “win back” my losses quickly.
But I knew that could put me in an even deeper hole.
So I decided to trade smaller…and slowly build back up and try to recover my losses.
It took me months…but I eventually made those losses back.
Newbie traders often succumb to emotions like fear and greed. They might rush into trades out of FOMO…
…exit profitable trades prematurely due to fear of loss
…Or hold onto losers too long because they are too stubborn to accept a loss.
Too many traders take shit trades on junk setups, leading to frustration & shit results. You will feel FAR better by trading FAR less & you have more time to go live, workout, travel, study & do whatever you want. Don't become a slave to the market like too many degenerates are
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) November 16, 2023
#2: Risk Management and Capital Preservation
Top traders put risk management and capital preservation over profits.
They understand that long-term success in trading is not about how much you make on winning trades…but how little you lose on the losers.
And that’s why I have such a gripe with short sellers. Many of them have no concept of risk management.
Fuck your risk management, fuck your max loss, when you play with fire, or in the case of Supernovas plays like $TPST $ILAG $HKD its nuclear weapons, over & over & over & over, you WILL get burned. It's not a question of if, but how badly. We haven't even seen the worst ye, but…
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) October 11, 2023
Who cares how much you make if on the next trade you lose double or triple that?
Yes…I trade small.
But over time those small wins add up.
On the other hand, newbie traders are solely focused on making money and profits. The idea of risk management is foreign to them.
They jump into plays without a clear exit strategy…and are quick to blame others after a big loss.
#3: Continuous Learning and Adaptability
Top traders are lifelong learners. They continuously adapt their strategies to changing market conditions and always look for ways to improve their performance.
This year alone I’ve made adjustments…playing more short squeeze plays and earnings winners.
SO cool to see old strategies working so well again, earnings winners have been HOT AF lately as proven by $NRDS $UDMY $PLTR $TZOO now $DRCT $HIMS $BLDE & these runs are over multiple days so even if you're new, untrained & confused you can still ride the momentum quite nicely!
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) November 15, 2023
But when it comes to most newbies…
They try to stick to a single strategy or setup…even when it stops working…and fail to adapt to new market conditions.
That’s why a lot of the traders who found success in 2020 managed to wipe out all their gains. They failed to make adjustments and suffered greatly for it.
#4: Utilizing Tools and Resources
Top traders are leveraging various tools and resources to gain the slightest edge.
One of the most promising tools I’ve come across hands down is XGPT.
If you still don’t know what this game-changer is all about…THEN WATCH THIS DEMO.
Most newbies on the other hand are overly cynical, they think everything is a scam. And instead of testing out new tools they prefer to be cheap, and follow free tips from random twitter accounts rather than do their own research.
#5: Understanding of Market Psychology
Top traders have a deep understanding of market psychology…
And can often anticipate how other traders might react under certain market conditions.
Of course, this isn’t a skill that’s acquired overnight. But if you study hard each night, you can get better faster.
Always ask yourself…what’s working in this market and why.
I hate trading short squeezes because the stocks are super volatile and unpredictable. However, I’ve seen so many of them work, including trades I’ve been involved in.
But when that strategy fades…a new one will arise.
Newbie traders are too focused on wins and losses…profits and losses…that they don’t fully grasp how sentiment and psychology drive market movements and can be caught off-guard by sudden shifts.
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