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The Surprising Link Between Poker and Technical Analysis That Nobody Talks About
How You Can Gain a 1% Edge to be the Top 3% Trader
The dirty secret of the financial industry is that only 3% of traders consistently profit over time, according to a study by Moneyzine.
This means 97% of traders are essentially feeding the profits of a select few.
I want you to change that.
Poker is a card game that combines skill, strategy, and chance. Players bet on the strength of their hands to win chips or money. They compete to create the best possible combination of cards while also trying to outsmart their opponents through psychological tactics.
While reading Nate Silver’s new book, On the Edge, I learned that professional poker players pay close attention to every small sign and body language of their opponents to gain an advantage.
I was somewhat aware of this. That’s why some poker players wear sunglasses, even though most tournaments are held in casinos at night, and they often wear hoodies to cover their faces and heads.
What I didn’t realize is that top players pay attention to every small sign from their…