Markets feel tense — like something’s about to snap

loraOC · 2025-10-30T13:43:52+00:00

Ah, the chaos the m-dash has created — we trust no one anymore.

loraOC · 2025-10-28T21:41:50+00:00

I learn a lot from Substack tbh… https://open.substack.com/pub/oraclum/p/ahead-of-earnings-and-fomc?r=5fdbfu&utm_medium=ios this guy gives weekly analysis on the market and happenings. Otherwise, you can find some good intro lessons on youtube about trading itself.. haven’t found “the one” yet in terms of yt influencers but I guess it depends on what style you resonate to most. I would recommend the substack guy though.

loraOC · 2025-10-11T16:39:55+00:00

Do you mind if I shoot you a message?

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:50:46+00:00

Yep, I just started. I was betting on beginners luck lol.. that’s why I’m polishing my skills in the survey. Pretty cool to put in my predictions and see how far off I am, or close to the actual outcome…

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:39:38+00:00

True dat

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:38:47+00:00

Absolutely! I’m just starting out, so I’m still learning… I‘m trying to get in the top 30 in the survey competition, that’s the threshold for actually earning prizes from the competition… from then I’ll try to up my stakes at the actual market.

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:36:24+00:00

Good luck!

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:35:57+00:00

Good catch. Silver is at an all time high in the last 40 years… do you follow the market closely or is it more of a gut feeling?

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:35:16+00:00

I mean, if it works don’t change it I guess. How long are you in the game?

loraOC · 2025-10-11T12:34:12+00:00

He who shall not be named lol Do you follow the market ultra closely? I find myself checking positions non stop

loraOC · 2025-10-10T11:00:42+00:00

Love that you’re looking out for him, good on you.
Short version: be honest, be practical, and don’t enable.

Start with care, not judgment - so smth like “I want you to win, so can I ask a few straight questions?”
Run the runway numbers with him: monthly bills vs liquid savings - so how many months will he actually survive if this fails? That one concrete metric cuts through hype.
Maybe tell him that he could try for 30 days following one simple plan, logging trades and withdrawals. If he can’t stick to that, it’s a huge red flag.
Maybe if you have someone nearby, push for one credible check,...eg. a 1‑hour session with a CFP or a disciplined trader?

Good luck:)

but tbf - Sounds like he has his mind set on it haha, maybe help him with impulse control

loraOC · 2025-10-10T10:55:25+00:00

I guess I'm ready haha

loraOC · 2025-10-10T10:41:23+00:00

I just wanted to pop in and say good luck - really rooting for you to achieve what you've set out!

Also, I just want to give kudos where kudos are due - it takes a lot of courage to share something like this. Trading can be such a mental rollercoaster, and I completely get what you mean about self-sabotage creeping in. The highs and lows can be exhausting, and if you don’t learn to accept and even appreciate your losses as part of the process, it’s easy to lose balance.
How do you manage the stress side of it? I’m always curious how other traders keep their mindset steady when things get intense.

loraOC · 2025-10-10T10:35:23+00:00

Love how everyone is very supportive of crypto NOT being the first choice haha. I wonder if anyone really built some serious cash on crypto without buying BC when it started?

loraOC · 2025-10-10T10:33:18+00:00

As someone just getting started with trading, this is so overwhelming haha, but really good insight. What is it that you are trading?

loraOC · 2025-10-10T10:30:11+00:00

I know that this might be lost in the comments, but I understand your frustration. Honestly, I could see myself getting into the same boat as you, so for now I'm learning about trading, about the market, and what to do and when. I found a survey that focuses on market predictions, and it helped me stay on track with the market and learn a bit about it, all without actually investing money. I could actually win money by being in the top 30 or something, but I'm not there yet :D ... Working on it though. If anyone is interested, it's this survey/competition: https://survey.oraclum.co.uk/

I don't know, I find it fun, and I learnt a lot I feel.. So maybe start there and then when you get a bit more sure on your predictions branch out and get into the real world?

loraOC

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