Why Most Traders FAIL & How to Fix It

Why most traders fail and how to fix it—that’s the brutally honest conversation we dive into in this must-listen episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast.

We’re joined by Charlie Burton, a veteran trader with 28 years of real market experience and the co-founder of Ezeetrader, who has guided thousands of traders through the psychological and technical challenges of building consistency.

In this eye-opening episode, Charlie shares why the vast majority of traders lose money—and more importantly, how to fix it.

From emotional discipline to risk management and strategy execution, Charlie reveals the unfiltered truth about what separates amateurs from professionals in the markets.

If you're stuck in the cycle of inconsistency, struggling to manage losses, or constantly second-guessing your trades, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to shift your mindset and improve your edge.

Charlie walks us through his early days chasing the Holy Grail of trading strategies, how overconfidence nearly cost him everything, and the specific habits he used to break through and find long-term profitability.

Whether you're a part-time trader or managing capital professionally, Charlie's insights into emotional control, risk calibration, and technical precision are invaluable.

He also breaks down how to make the leap into full-time trading without putting your lifestyle or finances at risk and how most aspiring full-time traders get this part disastrously wrong.

Charlie emphasizes why removing pressure, having backup income, and keeping your psychology clean is far more important than trying to double your account every month.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Charlie Burton explains the psychology behind why most traders fail and shares a blueprint for how to fix it, starting with mindset. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional decision-making, how to build a trading routine around process over profit, and how to stick with a proven edge even when the markets test your patience. He discusses the dangers of overtrading, chasing win rates, and trading without structure.

You’ll also learn why every pullback in a trend is a psychological test, and how professionals use technical analysis, sentiment, and risk-to-reward ratios to manage those challenges. If you're aspiring to go full-time, Charlie lays out a realistic framework, including income buffers, psychological prep, and portfolio expectationsto make that transition successful.

This episode isn’t just about theory, it’s about real-world application. If you’re serious about becoming a profitable, sustainable trader in 2025 and beyond, don’t miss this deep dive into what it really takes to make it.

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