Another big danger to new traders is the idea of the holy grail of trading.To many, the holy grail of trading is deemed to be the ultimate solution to all their trading problems, the magic bullet that will allow them to profit without effort,…
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Hindsight Bias in Trading: Why "I Knew It All Along" Is Costing You Money
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeHindsight bias is the tendency to believe, after an event has happened, that you saw it coming all along, even when you…
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Today, we gave an exclusive seminar to the members of TRT (Traders Round Table), where we focused more on trading psychology since the audience consisted of mostly experienced traders. We also had time to go through some candlestick patterns…
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A warm welcome to the new members of our community!Over the past weekend, you have learnt the tools of price action, volume and psychology, as well as a variety of setups for different market conditions. We hope everyone has gained insights…
Loss Aversion Bias in Trading: Why Losing Hurts Twice as Much (and How to Fix It)
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeLoss aversion bias is the tendency to feel the pain of a loss about twice as strongly as the pleasure of an equal…
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Today, we were invited to give an exclusive seminar to the members of STATS (Singapore Technical Analysts & Traders Society), where we shared our prototype of the Trader Blueprint. With a focus on price action and psychology, we shared how…
What Is Confirmation Bias in Trading (and How to Beat It)?
Last updated: 2026-06-14 · By Spencer Li, CFTeConfirmation bias is the tendency to notice and trust information that supports what you already believe, while ignoring or explaining…
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Endowment Bias in Trading: Why You Hold Losing Positions Too Long
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeEndowment bias (a behavioral-finance term for valuing something more simply because you own it) is what makes traders hold losing…
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Long-term refinancing operations (LTROs) involve the central bank lending money at a very low interest rates to eurozone banks, which has led to the term “free money.”
The injection of this cheap money means that banks can use it to buy…
