It’s no secret that 90-95% of retail Forex traders eventually lose money. Yet, scroll through social media and you’ll see the exact opposite story-feeds overflowing with “consistent profits,” “winning strategies,” and the dream of financial freedom.

This contradiction raises a bigger issue than just hype. For newcomers, the constant stream of quick‑success stories creates a dangerous illusion. Many start their journey chasing fast money instead of building discipline, risk management, and patience. In other words, they begin trading with the wrong mindset and that rarely ends well. This is not a healthy sign for the trading industry.

So here’s what I’m trying to understand:

- Are we simply looking at survivorship bias and clever marketing?
- Or is there something deeper in the way traders curate their online image versus their actual results?

Most importantly, how do experienced traders filter the noise and identify insights that are genuinely worth paying attention to?

I’d love to hear from those who’ve been in the markets long enough to see through the shine. How do you cut through the polished success stories and focus on what truly matters for long-term growth?