2025-12-31 03:21:57

Once the annual statement is released, those hard-earned moments of self-delusion and calmness collapse. The hope of a turnaround should have been abandoned long ago; 2025 is clearly set to be a year of losses.

But on the other hand, there are some encouraging changes. Since mid-December, I finally broke the habit of opening too many orders frequently, and I haven't impulsively traded in over two weeks. This might not be a big deal for many traders, but for me personally, it’s a significant adjustment in my trading mindset.

Sometimes, lessons learned from losses are more direct than making money. Instead of obsessing over the account figures, it’s better to first straighten out trading habits. This cooling-off period is probably just the beginning.

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HalfPositionRunner

· 3h ago

Being able to refrain from opening trades for two weeks is indeed not easy; it's more valuable than just watching account numbers. Really, quitting the impulsive trading is the key, and recovering the account is a matter of later discussion. What does a losing year matter? At least you've identified the root cause of your problems, which is more important than anything else.

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TooScaredToSell

· 3h ago

Haha, not touching the keyboard for two weeks is definitely worth celebrating. I only recently realized this myself. --- Losses have taught me way more than making money ever did, really. --- At the moment of the annual statement, I just closed my eyes and didn't want to look. --- Frequent trading is truly a suicide mission; I can't quit this bad habit, and my account will blow up sooner or later. --- The cooling-off period is so crucial. Without this time, I probably would still be messing around blindly. --- Instead of trying to recover losses, it's better to clear my mind first. That hit me hard. --- I accept that 2025 will be a year of losses. Anyway, habit is more valuable than money. --- Adjusting my mindset > account figures. I finally understand this principle. --- Not touching the keyboard for two weeks is my biggest win this year.

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0xTherapist

· 3h ago

I understand too well the matter of stopping frequent trading; it’s truly more healing than making money. --- A losing year actually forced self-discipline; this trade is worth it. --- Two weeks without being impulsive? Bro, this is a qualitative change. Hang in there. --- Account numbers are heartbreaking, but the mindset definitely needs to be saved first. --- A calm period is the most scarce trading asset, I’m not lying to you. --- It’s strange to me why greed is the most healing for losses. --- Fixing the impulsiveness is harder than turning the tide; you did the right thing. --- 2025 will be like this, let’s fight again next year. --- Frequent trading is truly a money-consuming beast; your awareness is not too late. --- This wave of self-redemption gets a full score from me. Keep staying calm.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 3h ago

Two weeks without being reckless? Bro, you gotta celebrate that—it's more realistic than a comeback. --- Honestly, the lesson from losses is really harsh, way more sobering than making money. --- Is the cooling-off period starting? I bet five bucks I won't be able to resist next week. --- As soon as the bill comes out, my mindset collapses. This feeling is so real, haha. --- Not trading frequently is definitely an improvement, gotta admit. --- Instead of just looking at the account numbers, it's better to fix the problems first. That really hit home.

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