Psychology of Speculation in the Forex Market
Definition of Speculation in the Forex Market Speculation in the foreign exchange market involves buying and selling currency with the aim of making a profit. It is called speculation because of the uncertainty involved because no one can say for sure whether the market will go up or down. Traders assess the possibility of any of the scenarios before trading. Tips to Speculate Like a Successful Trader and Get Back on Track Don't Let Risk Change Trader's Behavior The biggest psychological barrier for traders is the perception of loss. For traders, the pain of closing a trade and realizing a loss outweighs the joy of making a winning trade of the same magnitude. Reputed traders, first and foremost, apply sound risk management. Traders can win two thirds of all traders' trades and can still blow up the account if there is no termination. The natural consequence of this is that the trader lets the losing position run, while taking profit as soon as the position turns positive. ...