Trading is fun :P

[crwth]

Hmm. It could vary by person because many things can be fun and still worth the time.

I agree with other members that trading isn't fun if you lose, but with the correct risk management, like stop-loss orders, position sizing, and which pair you are trading, you can definitely make a profit in trading.

Many things could help a person enjoy trading, and those sources can vary. As long as you are using the strategies you like, you could get the best experience and actually have fun.

[EarnOnVictor]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time.

I wish many people can say the same thing, but unfortunately, many would say the opposite. By virtue of trading's structure itself, it should be fun, but the fact that people are looking for ways to make money through it, and many more are desperate about this, makes trading to be otherwise. You can't call something that has ruined or almost ruined your finances fun, which makes trading the opposite of fun for most people.

[wmaurik]

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I don't think saying trading is fun is wrong, but it's not entirely true either. Trading is truly enjoyable when you make a profit, especially if it's over 100% of your capital. I experienced this when trading meme coins.
But there's also a certain joy in trading with significant capital in Bitcoin. When the market price sways like a tree branch in a strong wind, our adrenaline rushes, we battle the market. When we win, it feels like sex a perfect climax!
As for the unpleasant part, I probably don't need to explain further.
Losing is the same as being unhappy!

The problem is that not all traders win every time they trade, so the ups and downs of profits and losses can still be felt in the near future. Some traders are even completely unhappy even though they've made a profit on meme coins but lost on other coins in the near future. So trading isn't truly happy, even though it can bring joy when you unexpectedly profit from a coin you previously purchased. Because trading always has risks, even if the trader feels happy about something like profits, this can disappear in an instant when, within a short time, our capital position is in the red due to a price drop.

[tvplus006]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time...

It will be fun only until you lose your deposit) And if we compare trading with sex, then in this case the trader acts as a passive partner. In general, trading is not as fun as you imagine, and most often it is accompanied by sleepless nights and a constant desire to make a profit.

[ultrloa]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time...

It will be fun only until you lose your deposit) And if we compare trading with sex, then in this case the trader acts as a passive partner. In general, trading is not as fun as you imagine, and most often it is accompanied by sleepless nights and a constant desire to make a profit.

Yeah the fun part there is when they are winning on their trades and they provably want to do this again thinking that they can earn more profits.

It became not entertaining or not good to them once they are losing since they provably face serious or stressful situation especially if they can't handle anymore about the current situation happening on the market.

That's why exercise proper precaution is needed to avoid facing serious issues.

[mamesso]

Trading can be a very enjoyable activity when traders have equipped themselves with knowledge, experience and discipline. I think trading is fun because it offers the opportunity to make big profits, but you should also remember that this activity also carries high risks. For those of you who enjoy analyzing markets, following trends, and making quick decisions, you will feel very satisfied and proud of your abilities when you succeed in making the right decisions and making profits.
However, for traders who are not fully prepared for the risks and fluctuations that continually occur in the market, trading can become a stressful and unpleasant activity. They may feel unable to control themselves and uncomfortable with the uncertainty they are facing.

So, the definition of fun trading actually depends on each individual because it depends heavily on how they manage risk and emotions.

[pliego]

Trading can be a very enjoyable activity when traders have equipped themselves with knowledge, experience and discipline. I think trading is fun because it offers the opportunity to make big profits, but you should also remember that this activity also carries high risks. For those of you who enjoy analyzing markets, following trends, and making quick decisions, you will feel very satisfied and proud of your abilities when you succeed in making the right decisions and making profits.
However, for traders who are not fully prepared for the risks and fluctuations that continually occur in the market, trading can become a stressful and unpleasant activity. They may feel unable to control themselves and uncomfortable with the uncertainty they are facing.

So, the definition of fun trading actually depends on each individual because it depends heavily on how they manage risk and emotions.

I kinda agree but the “big profits” part hooks people too much, that’s usually where fun turns painful XD

[Alphakilo]

Trading can be a very enjoyable activity when traders have equipped themselves with knowledge, experience and discipline. I think trading is fun because it offers the opportunity to make big profits, but you should also remember that this activity also carries high risks. For those of you who enjoy analyzing markets, following trends, and making quick decisions, you will feel very satisfied and proud of your abilities when you succeed in making the right decisions and making profits.
However, for traders who are not fully prepared for the risks and fluctuations that continually occur in the market, trading can become a stressful and unpleasant activity. They may feel unable to control themselves and uncomfortable with the uncertainty they are facing.

So, the definition of fun trading actually depends on each individual because it depends heavily on how they manage risk and emotions.

Trading is actually fun if you care to look at it from the point of view that it could be a passion for some, and when you do earn or lose from doing something you love, it is almost as if you really never feel the impact.
Risk management, emotional control, discipline, consistency,  and most importantly doing your own research and study, will make this activity of trading much more fun even when you lose while doing it.

[m2017]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time.

To continue your analogy, trading is like having unprotected sex with the lowest-quality woman with the lowest social responsibility. You might enjoy the process, but the consequences could be dire (if you're unlucky).

I think if it's not profitable, it's not worth wasting your time. After all, the ultimate goal of trading is profit, not entertainment. For entertainment, go gambling.

1)As Warren Buffet has said "Risk is not knowing what you are doing". Trading is not so terribly risky as often hinted - you can manage your risk level and make it to your favourite one.

Really? I'm sure those unsuccessful traders who lost their money due to risks will disagree with you.

3)Making 100 x and even more overnight is possible, only its probability is small - it is bigger in volatile times. But if your starting capital is get for free this small probability is not a problem for you.

Another miracle - free start-up capital? Show us all where to get it.

[Zigabel]

your own recognition is fully enough for you to make your life meaningful and full of fun. Being your own God is the most important task of every trader (and human).

Trading (and life) is not a problem, but fun. The key wordː   "Terence McKenna".

I cant agree any less with tis, some traders have their most challenge with trying to be like every other person they see out there that is said to be doing great trading, they at some point make a god out of these traders meanwhile, they can achieve as much if only they are putting in the needed work and not just waiting to feast on the taught of these traders which are sometimes flawed as humans that they are. the biggest challenge these traders get to face is that they do not know how well to apply this things when they copy it from their idol, they apply it in a manner that may be considered suiting to them and in the long run they begin to thing the system isn't working meanwhile if they have found a tailored strategy to suit their personality, they would definitely be doing even far more better than they are doing with their supposed  idol or self made gods. You have your options but it is best your learn and then find your self and build something tailored to suit that personality you carry and you will see results that will be of grate benefit to you than you would tryin to do exactly what others are doing.

[Dickiy]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time...

It will be fun only until you lose your deposit) And if we compare trading with sex, then in this case the trader acts as a passive partner. In general, trading is not as fun as you imagine, and most often it is accompanied by sleepless nights and a constant desire to make a profit.

For me, there is absolutely no pleasure in trading, when talking about profit, yes everyone must feel happy when we get money but that is the main purpose of trading, but what if we lose, is there any pleasure? No, there isn't.

Trading is a very complicated and difficult activity, especially when emotions have attacked us, it is very difficult to control, as a saying that our biggest enemy is our own lust and this is the reason why I include trading in the list of difficult activities.

[Awaklara]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time.

You can think of it that way to avoid feeling stressed by some losses in your trading. If you can still have fun with the risk after a few losses, you might have already ignored the fun and become more serious.
Do you know there are traders who start trading every day to make small profits? They no longer see trading as an enjoyable activity; they see it as a job to earn income.
You know your capabilities, you know how much risk you can handle. You are the one making the trades. So manage it your way.

[Coyster]

It is fashionable to talk in that way, somewhat motivating newbies who are interested in trading, but the reality is more often than not different. So many traders are in a loss and do not make profit while trading. Could it be fun? Yes, just like gambling is for some people. But you have to be doing a lot of things right, first of which is the capital you channel to trading. There is also risk management which is an important "skill" you should have as a trader, as well as learning how to trade before actually going into it.

[Yorubek]

Trading can be a very enjoyable activity when traders have equipped themselves with knowledge, experience and discipline. I think trading is fun because it offers the opportunity to make big profits, but you should also remember that this activity also carries high risks. For those of you who enjoy analyzing markets, following trends, and making quick decisions, you will feel very satisfied and proud of your abilities when you succeed in making the right decisions and making profits.
However, for traders who are not fully prepared for the risks and fluctuations that continually occur in the market, trading can become a stressful and unpleasant activity. They may feel unable to control themselves and uncomfortable with the uncertainty they are facing.

So, the definition of fun trading actually depends on each individual because it depends heavily on how they manage risk and emotions.

Of course, trading is a very fun place but those who have the right knowledge about trading, those traders who can take the right risks consistently depending on the market movements by following the right rules and staying in the right field at the right time, ultimately achieve success. It is true that by trading consistently following the right rules, a trader can make money quickly. But if we choose trading in the hope of quick profits without acquiring the right knowledge, the potential for losses is high. Therefore, success can be achieved by acquiring the right knowledge and trading with awareness.

[aysha9853]

Calling trading fun sounds nice, but for most people it’s just stress with a bit of dopamine here and there, the market doesn’t care if you enjoy the process or not, what really matters is whether you can manage risk and stay in the game.

[tvplus006]

Calling trading fun sounds nice, but for most people it’s just stress with a bit of dopamine here and there, the market doesn’t care if you enjoy the process or not, what really matters is whether you can manage risk and stay in the game.

The OP obviously confused trading with gambling, which should ideally be considered as entertainment. But many people consider gambling as one of the ways to earn money and end up losing their money without having fun. As for trading, it is not done for pleasure, but for the sole purpose of making a profit.

[programmer3666]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time.

How could trading continue to be fun when you're losing and can't help with the situation than to watch how your money evaporates into the sky for nothing, there are tough times in trading, because we can't always have it the right way and make profits each time we go into it, the risk lies on the losses we made, even though at that, we are expected to often have more of winning than losing on trades, just to make it all about fun to do.

Honestly,  the only set of people that will see trading as fun are absolute beginners, anyone who has loss some good amount of money will never in a million years to come see trading as fun, like he or she will see it as a weapon particularly fashioned against their bank accounts, because ordinarily everyone wants to win every  trade successfully without counting any losses along the way. Trading is just another heartbreaking activity, at least if a man breaks a woman's heart then he can ask for forgiveness but trading will break your heart without apology and still plan to break it if you don't take a break..

[r_victory]

I wouldn't say it's fun, but it has to be enjoyable. We shouldn't be careless with our money; we have to be very cautious when investing in cryptocurrencies, but certainly, we can enjoy trading as a "relaxing" activity. In the beginning, I was like that; it was almost a game where I was "paying" to learn. As time goes by, it gets more serious, the amounts start to increase, and with them, the worries, which is normal when dealing with investments.

[Josefjix]

Calling trading fun sounds nice, but for most people it’s just stress with a bit of dopamine here and there, the market doesn’t care if you enjoy the process or not, what really matters is whether you can manage risk and stay in the game.

The OP obviously confused trading with gambling, which should ideally be considered as entertainment. But many people consider gambling as one of the ways to earn money and end up losing their money without having fun. As for trading, it is not done for pleasure, but for the sole purpose of making a profit.

What OP actually means is that, considering trading to be a fun medium is ensuring a flexible attention, whether money comes out of it or not, gain or loss, market going your way or not, no matter the situation, consider it as fun. Doing that lets you escape the emotional damage you might get because of trade failure, losses and so many negative outcomes. Using it for fun keeps it enjoyable and never leaves you with mental disorderliness.

[Cyber_warrior]

I feel that trading is fun (just like sex) - the process itself has to be enjoyable and if it is not fun, it is not worth wasting your time.

How could trading continue to be fun when you're losing and can't help with the situation than to watch how your money evaporates into the sky for nothing, there are tough times in trading, because we can't always have it the right way and make profits each time we go into it, the risk lies on the losses we made, even though at that, we are expected to often have more of winning than losing on trades, just to make it all about fun to do.

Reading what OP says about trading being fun made me smile.  I think he said that because he doesn’t really have much experience with trading yet. Trading is never fun to me no matter how I want it to be because when you lose money at first you might not think it much until you keep losing more and more till the fun in it starts to disappear. Trading is not something you can always get right no matter how good and knowledgeable you are about it, you can minimize the risk in it but can’t eliminate losses totally. Loss is capable of changing our mentality about trading.