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All the troubles in forex long-term investment,
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Foreign exchange traders must resist the temptation of floating profits, avoiding the hasty rush to secure gains and miss out on trending markets, as well as the risk of giving back profits through reckless chasing of highs and lows.

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In the two-way foreign exchange market, exchange rate fluctuations are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including the global macroeconomy, geopolitics, monetary policy, and market liquidity. Market trends are volatile, with frequent shifts between bullish and bearish positions and volatility often exceeding expectations. This demands that forex investors possess exceptional resilience. They must be able to withstand floating losses during market corrections, avoiding being disrupted by short-term account fluctuations and hastily exiting trades with stop-loss orders. Furthermore, they must resist the temptation of floating profits, avoiding the hasty rush to secure gains and miss out on trending markets, as well as the risk of giving back profits through reckless chasing of highs and lows.
Forex trading is inherently a battle with oneself. Investors must face the uncertainty of every decision alone, bear the immense psychological pressure of unexpected market fluctuations, and experience extreme loneliness—each entry and exit decision carries its consequences alone. The agony of losses and the joy of profits are rarely shared with others. Furthermore, they must withstand the mental and physical torment of repeated market volatility. The back-and-forth of market movements, the repeated validation of decisions, and the alternation of profits and losses are all extreme tests of an investor's mentality and endurance. Only by maintaining composure, remaining calm and collected, and not letting emotions sway decisions, while always maintaining rational judgment and clear understanding, can one gain a foothold in the complex and ever-changing forex market.
For forex investors, their psychological resilience, emotional control, and trading knowledge form the core foundation of profitable trading. Only with resilience meeting market demands can they preserve profits and avoid significant losses amidst market fluctuations, truly "keeping their money." Only with a sufficiently stable mindset can they transcend the limitations of short-term volatility, accurately capture the essence of market trends, understand the core logic of market movements, and make trading decisions that align with market rules, ultimately achieving long-term, stable investment returns.

In the field of two-way forex trading, investors engaged in related activities have long been misunderstood and stigmatized.

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This cognitive bias stems not only from the general public's one-sided understanding of the financial investment industry but is also deeply related to multiple factors, including China's foreign exchange management policies and insufficient industry awareness.
In the perception of most families in China, the social prestige of "working in financial investment" remains relatively awkward. Its acceptance might be slightly higher than "unemployment," but it falls far short of the stability and social recognition of a government-affiliated job. Foreign exchange investment, as a relatively unique branch of financial investment, faces even more pronounced social prejudice against its practitioners.
From a policy perspective, China has long implemented strict foreign exchange controls to safeguard national financial security and prevent financial risks from cross-border capital flows. Under this framework, foreign exchange investment activities without regulatory approval are prohibited. This policy direction further exacerbates public unfamiliarity with the field. Currently, the vast majority of the Chinese public lacks basic understanding of the core logic, trading models, and regulatory boundaries of foreign exchange investment, and even suffers from fundamental misconceptions. This leads to foreign exchange traders often being labeled as "unemployed" or "speculating," encountering unnecessary misunderstandings and stigmatization. This cognitive misalignment also hinders public understanding and popularization of legitimate foreign exchange investment knowledge.

In forex trading, novices often blindly use stop-loss orders, becoming mere providers of market liquidity – this is a reality.

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For most forex investors, especially beginners, losses are primarily caused by stop-loss operations; this is no exaggeration. There's an old saying in the industry: "Stop-loss, stop-loss promptly, even if it's a mistake, it's still the right thing to do." While this has some truth, it's also a double-edged sword; improper use can be harmful.
Stop-loss orders can be divided into three categories: determining the stop-loss level based on fundamental analysis, setting the stop-loss point based on technical indicators, or defining the stop-loss range based on one's own capital tolerance. Essentially, a stop-loss is a negation of previous decisions, aiming to control risk and prevent further losses. However, market manipulators often precisely break through key stop-loss levels and then quickly reverse course. While seemingly targeting individuals, this isn't actually directed at any one person, but rather because stop-loss orders inherently lack precision; attempting to lock in a perfect entry point is often futile.
Small timeframes with small stop-losses and frequent trading will eventually deplete your capital, turning you into a source of profit for others. Small timeframes with large stop-losses lead to uncontrolled risk; a single mistake can severely damage your account. Large timeframes with small stop-losses are like walking on thin ice; while the long-term outlook is promising, the overly close stop-loss makes you vulnerable to being shaken out. Only large timeframes with large stop-losses represent a stable approach. If someone still chooses to aggressively trade with heavy positions, it's difficult to dissuade them; only time will tell.
Don't mistakenly judge others' "stubborn holding" as foolishness. There are two types of stubborn holding: one is refusing to admit mistakes and blaming the market for unfairness. These people are numerous, frequently complaining, completely violating trading principles—the market is always fair; profit is a positive signal, and loss is a correction mechanism. Adding to a losing position instead of cutting losses is compounding the error, ultimately leading to a deep quagmire.
The other type of "stubborn holding" is actually adhering to system discipline and is part of the strategy. Trading must be within your means; the amount of risk you can bear depends on your capital, and stop-losses should match your capital. Since you can only withstand one shock, you should make good use of this single opportunity, setting a wide stop-loss within your acceptable range to avoid being easily shaken out by short-term fluctuations, allowing time to truly become a driving force for profit.

In the field of forex trading, intraday trading is often touted by some traders as a "quick profit" opportunity, seemingly with low barriers to entry and quick results. However, it actually harbors fatal risks, a veritable "hidden poison" that devours the capital and mindset of ordinary traders.

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The core essence of forex trading lies precisely in its inherent uncertainty and the various market risks derived from it. These two are interdependent and inseparable. Without risk, there is no possibility of profit; this is the underlying logic of the forex market. As one of the most liquid financial markets globally, the forex market is far more ruthless than most traders realize. Losses are not isolated incidents but occur constantly in the market. The vast majority of traders are trapped in a vicious cycle of initial huge losses followed by sustained and stable losses, from which they find it difficult to extricate themselves.
Prolonged and consistent losses gradually distort a trader's mindset, fostering intense market fear and creating a contradictory psychology of "desiring profit yet fearing loss." This, in turn, gives rise to short-term trading patterns similar to scalping—trading centered on "quick in and quick out," aiming for a few pips of profit before rapidly exiting the market. Superficially glorified as "precise scalping," it lacks scientific analytical support and is essentially no different from speculative behavior like randomly rolling dice, completely deviating from the professional logic of forex trading.
Forex investors, a professional attitude of "respect, not fear," should be adopted towards market risk. Respect for risk demonstrates respect for market rules, while fear of risk will constrain trading decisions and ultimately lead to missed opportunities for reasonable profits.
In the forex market, the greatest trading risk is not market volatility itself, but rather trading against the trend, followed by irrationally heavy leverage. As long as the principle of following the trend is adhered to, even with significant drawdowns, the trading strategy remains correct from a long-term trading perspective.
It's important to clarify that "light" and "heavy" positions are not absolute quantitative concepts, but rather a result of a combination of subjective judgment and objective trend analysis. Subjectively, for some traders with low risk tolerance, a 50% position might already be considered heavy, while for those with extremely high risk tolerance and aggressive trading styles, a 70% position might be considered heavy. However, from an objective trend perspective, if the trading direction aligns with the larger-cycle market trend, even a higher position size can effectively reduce risk and lock in profits. Conversely, if the trading moves against the larger-cycle trend, even holding just one contract will expose the trader to significant market volatility risk, making their capital extremely precarious.
Besides adhering to trend following and rationally controlling position size, another key point for forex traders to avoid market risk is strictly controlling trading frequency. The professional forex trading logic is: while maintaining a fearless mindset and calmly dealing with market fluctuations during the trading process, every trade must be executed after rigorous market analysis, logical deduction, and risk assessment, ensuring careful consideration and deliberation before action.
In contrast, the widely circulated intraday trading in the market, while boasting some legendary success stories, is extremely rare in actual market trading. The so-called "intraday market feel" is a one-sided understanding lacking scientific basis and completely inconsistent with the operating rules of the forex market.
Murphy's Law consistently applies in the forex market: potential risks will eventually materialize, and there is often a clear inverse relationship between trading frequency and profit/loss levels. The higher the trading frequency, the greater the probability of error and the higher the likelihood of loss.
Undeniably, intraday forex trading does have a possibility of success, but this trading model is not suitable for the vast majority of ordinary forex traders. It is more suited to institutional investors with professional analytical capabilities, substantial financial resources, and informational advantages. Such institutions are extremely rare in the market and are far beyond the reach of ordinary traders.
The so-called "intraday trading gurus" that ordinary traders see or encounter in the market are 99% fraudulent. Most of them are unscrupulous individuals using the gimmick of intraday trading to lure traders into the market, while others are short-term profit cases due to survivorship bias, which are not replicable. Forex trading is inherently a highly complex financial investment activity, and day trading is the most difficult and risky mode within it, demanding extremely high levels of expertise, mindset, and financial strength from traders.
What is alarming is that forex brokerage platforms that most encourage ordinary traders to engage in frequent day trading are precisely those that profit from spreads and commissions. These platforms guarantee stable returns regardless of trader profits or losses, and the high frequency of day trading is their core source of profit. Furthermore, in the forex trading field, most institutions or individuals selling trading systems, technical indicators, and recruiting apprentices focus on day trading and short-term trading. The core reason is that this trading model makes their so-called "systems, indicators, and expert guidance" appear to work every day, attracting traders to pay tuition and purchase related services. Essentially, they are still using the gimmick of day trading to seek personal gain, which runs counter to professional forex trading principles.

In forex trading, almost all forex traders understand the importance of the fundamental principle of "following the trend," and can theoretically explain the advantages and logic of trend trading.

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Whether it's entering on a breakout at the beginning of a trend or holding positions during its continuation, trend-following is widely regarded as a core strategy for improving win rates and achieving long-term profitability. Tools in technical analysis, such as moving averages, trend lines, and momentum indicators, all serve to identify and follow trends. It can be said that in professional forex trading systems, "following the trend" has long been a consensus trading philosophy.
However, in actual practice, very few traders can consistently and steadfastly execute this strategy. There are many investors in the market who are proficient in chart analysis and master multiple trading systems, but only a very small minority ultimately achieve stable profits. This phenomenon of "knowing but doing" exposes a deeper problem behind trading behavior—not a lack of technical skills, but a lack of psychology and discipline. Many traders excel in demo trading environments, but once they enter real trading, the quality of their decision-making rapidly declines in the face of real-time fluctuations in their capital.
The root cause lies in the fact that most traders cannot withstand the psychological pressure of trading. When a position incurs floating losses, the continuous decline in account equity triggers intense anxiety and fear, causing traders to hastily close positions before hitting stop-loss levels, or even reverse their positions in an attempt to "recover losses," often missing opportunities for trend reversals or the continuation of the existing trend. This inability to withstand losses is essentially a lack of trust in risk control mechanisms and an overreaction to short-term fluctuations, reflecting a lack of firm belief in the trading system and their own strategies.
Meanwhile, when the trading direction is correct and profits gradually accumulate, many traders fall into another psychological dilemma—the inability to hold onto floating profits. As profits grow, the fear of giving back gradually takes over, often leading to hasty closing of positions before the trend has ended, missing out on substantial gains in the later stages of the trend. This "take profits and run" mentality, while seemingly cautious, actually limits profit potential, making it difficult for traders to achieve the ideal state of "cutting losses and letting profits run." In the long run, profitable trades struggle to cover losing trades, hindering sustained account growth.
Ultimately, this stems from a trader's inability to effectively manage emotions under immense psychological pressure and the lure of short-term profits. Throughout the trading process, fear and greed alternate, dominating buying and selling decisions and causing trading behavior to deviate significantly from the intended strategy. Fear leads to premature exits, while greed can tempt traders to buy on dips or over-leverage, ultimately resulting in a vicious cycle of chasing highs and lows and frequent trading. Even with professional analytical skills and a robust trading system, emotional outbursts can destroy all efforts.
Therefore, true forex trading masters excel not only in technical skills but also in mindset and discipline. They understand that losses are part of trading, strictly adhere to stop-loss plans, and remain steadfast despite short-term fluctuations; simultaneously, they restrain the urge for immediate profits, holding positions firmly as long as the trend remains unchanged. This emotional management ability is typically cultivated through long-term practical experience, continuous review of trades, and psychological training. Only by transcending the grip of fear and greed can one truly practice the trading philosophy of "following the trend" and achieve the leap from "knowing" to "doing".

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