Many people confuse trading with gambling without even realizing it. The difference usually comes down to having a plan. If you’re trading with a system, whether it’s risk management rules, entry/exit signals, or a journal to track your progress, you’re trading. But if you’re buying because Twitter is hyped or selling because you’re scared of a red candle, that’s gambling. The way to avoid this trap is to treat every trade like part of a process. Even a small win or a small loss becomes useful if you write it down, review it, and adjust. But if you’re just clicking buy and sell hoping for luck, you’ll end up frustrated.

If you really want to grow, focus less on the excitement and more on discipline. That’s what separates traders from gamblers.