Most people blow their first trading account within 3 months. Not because they're stupid — because nobody told them the basics.

Mistake #1: Trading without a plan.

You wouldn't build a house without blueprints. Every trade needs a clear entry, exit, and risk level before you click buy. If you're entering trades on a "feeling," you're gambling.

Mistake #2: Risking too much per trade.

The #1 account killer. Professional traders risk 1-2% per trade, max. If you're putting 10-20% of your account on one trade, one bad day wipes you out.

Mistake #3: Chasing the market.

You see a stock up 40% and FOMO in at the top. The move already happened. The money is made before something trends — not after. Learn to read setups, not headlines.

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