2025-12-24 12:23:18

What is the biggest pitfall for beginners in trading? It's being fooled by various self-media outlets and wasting time learning those inexplicable secret techniques. Wake up, everyone.

Wyckoff, Elliott Wave Theory, Dow Theory, ICT — choosing any one of these four classic frameworks to study in depth can open up many ideas. Truly reliable traders don't invent new theories; instead, they integrate these market-tested methodologies into their own practical tools.

Learning trading is exactly like this — standing on the shoulders of those who came before, taking what they summarized and what has been repeatedly validated by the market, and transforming it into your own trading system. This is the right way.

If you're still holding onto some amateur KOL's self-created theory as a treasure, honestly, that's quite embarrassing.

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LoneValidator

· 5h ago

That's right, don't be fooled by those shady methods, wasting time and money. Why are so many people still chasing those inexplicable secret techniques when the classic theories are right here? Mastering Wyckoff is enough, there's no need to listen to some amateur KOLs making up stories. Anyway, I am committed to the Dow Theory and will stick to it, it's better than anything else. The worst thing is beginners listening to this one and that one, confusing their brains into mush. Honestly, this should have been told to those still stuck in the pit earlier. Why are so many people just not convinced? They have to pay some tuition fee to learn. Integrating these four frameworks is much more reliable than inventing new theories, I have to admit.

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ForkLibertarian

· 9h ago

Bro, there's nothing wrong with what you said. I've seen too many newbies being fooled and spinning in circles. Really, instead of listening to those bloggers making things up, it's better to honestly study classic theories. It saves a lot of unnecessary money. Once you understand the wave theory, it's actually quite straightforward. You're right, but I'm just worried that some people are still buying courses from certain big V influencers, treating them like secrets. Combining methods is the way to go. Don't think one trick can conquer all. I agree. The market has long proven what works and what doesn't. There's no need to figure it out blindly. Haha, you hit the nail on the head. Many people are still immersed in those bogus theories' dreams. Instead of chasing new concepts, it's better to dive deep into a classic framework and gradually understand it.

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not_your_keys

· 9h ago

Damn, someone finally said it. I was also fooled before, but now I’m just sticking to Wave Theory and ICT, no more messing around. Really, those KOLs who create their own theories are just trying to scalp retail investors. Wake up, everyone. I haven't fully studied Wyckoff yet; I feel like it will take a year to get comfortable using it. You're right, classic theories are the real deal; everything else is just tricks. That's why I never believe in secret techniques. Only things tested by the market are reliable.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 9h ago

Ha, finally someone said it. I've been annoyed with these self-created theories for a long time. That's right, the real stuff from Wyckoff has been verified to death. Why bother listening to random KOLs making up stories? The wave theory has been used for so many years and still remains the most effective. No need to reinvent the wheel. The key is to integrate what works, not to invent something new. Market-verified methods are reliable. Don't always look for shortcuts.

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GasWhisperer

· 9h ago

ngl wyckoff's just mempool analysis for price action... been saying this for months

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0xOverleveraged

· 9h ago

I've been meaning to say this for a long time, too many people are getting chopped up and still happily unaware. Well said, choosing a framework and mastering it thoroughly is really more reliable than blindly learning everywhere. I've been坑过 by those amateur theories, and I regret it to death now. Wyckoff is truly absolute, a hundred times better than some so-called big V's secrets. What new concepts are you all still chasing? These four classics are enough for a lifetime. I still haven't figured out the stop-loss part, can someone explain? The key is that even if you know it, you still need to practice; just listening isn't enough. Those who create their own theories should be reported; they are scammers.

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ContractExplorer

· 9h ago

Well said. I only woke up after stepping into this pit. There are too many pitfalls, and all kinds of wild theories are flying everywhere. Weikoff really needs in-depth study. Don't be brainwashed by those self-media influencers; it's time-consuming, effortful, and unprofitable. Classic things are classic; they've been validated long ago. The true way is to integrate and use them, developing your own system. Now I finally understand what it means to stand on the shoulders of giants. Those KOLs who create their own theories... you know what I mean.

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 9h ago

Why haven't any of those selling so many secret techniques made money? Instead, I'm almost bankrupt from buying secret techniques. After messing around with these four things for two years, I just want to live well now. Really, don't believe those tricks. Just honestly use Wyckoff repeatedly, and that's enough. To put it simply, it's poor execution, not a matter of theory. I laughed when I saw those KOL's chart screenshots, and later I realized they were faked. The integration methodology sounds good, but the problem is how to integrate—this is the bottleneck. It's just about wanting to make quick money; everyone wants that, but the market isn't used to this problem. After rolling on the floor, I finally understand that classic theories are the real life savers.

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