The Mirror of Technology – When We Rely Too Much on Apps and Forget Experience
Martina started trading with an app that showed her automatic buy and sell signals. For a while, it worked well. But one day, the app failed: it sent a wrong signal in the middle of high volatility, and Martina lost money. That’s when she realized something important: she had delegated all her decisions to technology, without developing her own judgment.
The Role of Technology in Trading
Nowadays, there are hundreds of platforms, indicators, and applications that make trading easier. Technology is a powerful ally: it allows us to analyze charts, automate calculations, and trade quickly. However, relying solely on it is a mistake. Apps can fail, algorithms can be wrong, and markets are constantly changing.
Figure 1. Comparison: relying solely on technology offers limited stability, but combining it with experience accelerates growth.
Real-Life Analogy
The same thing happens in life. Using a GPS helps you get somewhere faster, but if you don’t know the route, you can end up lost when the signal fails. Relying blindly on a calculator can be convenient, but if you forget basic math, you’re left vulnerable. Technology is a tool—not a substitute for experience.
Our Experience
Since 1997, Ismael Monte de Oca has seen technological trends come and go in the markets. I, Marlen Gonzalez, since 2011, have proven that human experience is always the key. In our Seminar, we teach how to use technology as support, but always prioritize personal analysis, risk management, and psychology. Because technology changes, but the solid principles of trading remain.
Conclusion
The market is a mirror: it reflects our strengths and weaknesses. If we rely too much on technology, the market will remind us with losses. The combination of technology and experience is what builds professional traders capable of adapting to any environment.
