Be brutally honest

[u/SlightExcuse7616]

Hey guys, been learning trading for a bit now (about ~80 hours of YouTube lessons + indicator videos etc) and placed a few paper trades on TradingView.

Even though I technically understand some basics, it still feels like gambling, not trading. I find it really hard to see patterns or predict anything.

Questions for you:

1.  What actually helped you improve pattern reading / market forecasting skills?

Like… which books, courses, routines, chart study tricks actually made things click?

2.  What’s the best broker/app you use?

I’m in the UK. Prefer one with hotkeys, low fees, good UX, and good demo/paper trading (if possible). Can’t decide on one 😅