? The true identity of the self-styled full-time trader: is it almost a blogger? Which is their main job?

Browsing the web, the title “Professional Trader ○○” is not uncommon.There are many people described as “pro traders ○○” as well. It feels strong, impressive, and makes you want to click at least once, right?

To cut to the chase, whether someone is a full-time trader isn’t determined by the titlebut by actual incomewhether they truly earn a living from trading. If you look a little deeper, the doubt becomes obvious quite quickly.

? Reading a blog by a certain full-time trader

One day, while casually browsing investment blogs, I came across a post with a large title reading “Full-time Trader ○○.”

However, the content of the article centered on FX course introductions, tool reviews, and affiliate links.Trading talks were treated as a mere accessory.

From older articles, it seems the main income source is not trading profits but blog and affiliate earnings.

? They are not a full-time trader but a blogger

If you think calmly, when the majority of income comes from a blog, the occupation is not a trader but a blogger. It’s a matter of classification rather than value.Not only bloggers but also YouTubers and product sellers are in the same boat; if trades were yielding sufficient profits, they wouldn’t take on unnecessary side work, would they?

If they honestly wrote, “Blog income is my main source,” their influence would drop dramatically. That is why the title “Full-time Trader” is used. There is a structure where people won’t believe without exaggeration.

? If you’re full-time, you should be making money from trading, right?

If you can truly earn as a full-time trader, there is little rational reason to base your main activity on affiliate marketing. They may discuss tools and market views, but if the article’s purpose becomes “referral rewards,” the story changes a bit.

In many cases, for full-time traders, trading is the core work, and information sharing is an extension of hobby or desire for approval.When a clear revenue motive appears, it raises questions about whether trading alone is sufficient to earn a living.

Of course, there are convenient tools and useful information. Still, if articles by those who claim to be full-time traders just end with “recommendations here,” it may be worth pausing to consider where the earnings center actually lies.

? Truly full-time traders do not actively disseminate information

Whether someone is a full-time trader should be judged by actual income, not by how they label themselves. Do not be swayed by titles; look at “how they are living.” That alone can avoid many misunderstandings.

⚠️ Important caution
In today’s era, fake information and tampered trading results can be created easily with image editing.

Many so-called “how to win” tips aren’t about how you win, but about how the publisher makes money.

I’ve observed the industry for a long time, and counterfeit content is far better at presentation than real ones. People around them who promote it often understand this and avoid getting deeply involved for profit...

If you’re thinking of buying the tools or information someone is promoting, pause, then check how the numbers are produced and the consistency of explanations. Make a judgment only after you are convinced by solid reasons. That attitude is important for long-term trading.