In fact, many traders engage in trading but treat it like gambling. I mean, as you describe, they pretend to trade, but their approach is like gambling. There's no strategy or analysis; they make decisions based on hunches driven by hope.
Not all traders, especially beginners, realize this, especially those with FOMO. I was a bit like that at first, but over time, I sought more knowledge and references about trading. Eventually, I realized that I should have avoided opening a trade if I didn't know the reason. In other words, I would only open a position when, for example, the current market conditions aligned with my strategy.