"What's Your Trader Archetype?"

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When you sit down to trade or study charts, what usually happens?

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  • A.
    I second-guess what I’m seeing and check what others are saying before I decide.
  • B.
    I start studying, reviewing setups, or watching another video — just to make sure I’ve covered everything.
  • C.
    I jump into a trade quickly because I don’t want to miss the move.
  • D.
    I trade right after a loss to get my money back or prove I was right.
• 2.
  How do you usually feel after a trading session?

  • A.
    Exhausted but restless — I made trades I shouldn’t have, but I can’t seem to stop myself.
  • B.
    Frustrated that I didn’t take the setups I planned — I knew what to do but hesitated.
  • C.
    Angry or regretful — especially if I overtraded or tried to make up for losses.
  • D.
    Mentally drained from overthinking — like I’m always “preparing” but not progressing.
• 3.
  You spot a perfect A+ setup forming on your chart. What’s your gut reaction?

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  • A.
    “Maybe I should review similar setups before risking this one.”
  • B.
    “I just lost earlier — I need to make my money back.”
  • C.
    “I have to jump in or I might miss the move!”
  • D.
    “It looks good, but I’ll wait for more confirmation.”
• 4.
  What’s the biggest internal struggle you notice in your trading?

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  • A.
    Feeling like I’ll never know enough to trade confidently.
  • B.
    Not trusting my own analysis.
  • C.
    Letting emotions take over after a loss — I chase trades to feel better.
  • D.
    Acting on impulse and ignoring my plan in the heat of the moment.
• 5.
  When you think about your progress as a trader, which statement feels truest?

  • A.
    “I’m capable, but something inside me hesitates at the final step.”
  • B.
    “I can recognize a set-up — but I need to study more to make sure I know enough.”
  • C.
    “I keep telling myself to be more disciplined, but I keep breaking my rules.”
  • D.
    “I’ve made big wins, but I keep giving it back to the market and it's frustrating."
• 6.
  Which of these situations feels most familiar?

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  • A.
    Entering a trade at market open because the momentum candle is huge!
  • B.
    Doubling my position size after a loss because I need to “make it back.”
  • C.
    Spending hours refining my levels & charts but never actually pulling the trigger.
  • D.
    Seeing the trade play out exactly as I predicted — but without me in it.
• 7.
  What do you want most right now in your trading journey?

  • A.
    To finally trust my own decisions without second-guessing.
  • B.
    To feel calm and in control instead of chasing trades.
  • C.
    To stop the cycle of revenge trading and protect the profits I’ve made.
  • D.
    To stop feeling like I need to study more and actually start trading live.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Doubtful Don — “The Hesitant Analyzer”

  You know your strategy. You see the setups. But when it’s time to take the trade, your hand hovers over the button. Learn what's going on in your brain below.
• 2.
  Perfectionist Pat — “The Perpetual Student”

  You’ve consumed all the trading content — courses, videos, strategy deep-dives — yet you still don’t feel “ready.” You keep preparing for a level of certainty that doesn’t exist. Learn what's going on in your brain below.
• 3.
  Reckless Rick — “The Comeback Chaser"

  You’re bold, decisive, and competitive — but when you take a hit, your emotions take the wheel. You chase trades to get your money (or pride) back, and end up giving back your profits. Learn what goes on in your brain below.
• 4.
  Momentum Marty — “The Action Chaser”

  You love the thrill of the market — the big moves, the fast candles, the sense of being “in the game.” But that same drive for action often leads you into unplanned trades and unnecessary losses. Learn what goes on in our brain below.