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The Illusion of Skill in Options Trading

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The Illusion of Skill in Options Trading: Why Most Traders Are Playing the Wrong Game

The Market Is Smarter Than You Think

If you’ve spent any time in the world of options trading, you’ve probably seen the headlines.

“How I turned $500 into $10,000 overnight!”
“The one trade that could change your life!”
“Make 300% in a week with this simple strategy!”

The financial world has always been a magnet for hyperbole, but options trading takes the cake. The lure of quick profits, the dream of striking it big—it’s the same intoxicating narrative that keeps gamblers glued to the roulette table in Las Vegas. And just like the roulette table, the odds are rarely in your favor if you don’t understand the rules of the game.

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