On November 25, 2025, markets will focus mainly on U.S. housing data (the FHFA Home Price Index) and the Richmond Fed manufacturing report. These releases influence expectations for consumer strength and the broader economic outlook. Because the date falls in the week of Thanksgiving, trading liquidity will be thinner than usual, meaning any surprise in the data could move markets more sharply. The broader backdrop of policy and economic uncertainty also heightens the chance of outsized reactions.

Transaction costs and slippage destroy most day traders Even if you pick good entries, fees + bid/ask spreads + slippage often turn winners into losers.This is a main reason institutional traders use high-speed systems—microseconds matter.

1. Master One Strategy Before Adding More - Pick one setup (e.g., momentum breakout, pullback, VWAP bounce) and perfect it. - Backtest and paper trade that setup until you understand how it behaves in different market conditions. 💡 Tip: The best traders are specialists, not generalists. Depth > breadth. 2. Use Multiple Timeframes - Confirm intraday setups with higher timeframe trends (e.g., use 1-hour or 4-hour charts for context, 1–5 min charts for entries). - Trade with the trend, not against it. 💡 Tip: If a stock is trending up on higher timeframes, look for long entries on pullbacks intraday.

Platforms like Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, and newer entrants use AI trade-assist tools, helping users identify volatility spikes and sentiment shifts in real time. Some platforms now integrate ChatGPT-based assistants for instant chart analysis and education, though experts warn that algorithmic tools can amplify overconfidence among beginners. ⚠️ Risk and Reality CheckDespite the excitement, profitability remains elusive for most day traders. Studies show only 10–15% of retail traders remain profitable beyond six months, and fewer than 1% succeed consistently over five years. Financial educators continue to urge risk management and emotional discipline amid the hype. 🌍 Global Scene - India: Record growth in retail Demat accounts (+27% YoY). - Southeast Asia: Rapid adoption of trading apps like GCash Invest and Tiger Brokers. • U.S. & Europe: Surge in options day trading and short-term speculation on AI-linked stocks.

In 2025, only about 13% of day traders remain consistently profitable after six months, and the number drops to around 1% for those who stay profitable over five years.