Why Do 90% of Traders Lose in Derivatives?

”Is it really true that 90% of traders lose money? That seems impossible.”

It’s not just a rumor—it’s one of the harshest, most documented statistics in the market. Study after study confirms: nearly 90% of retail traders lose money in derivatives. And here’s what makes it even more painful: it’s not because they’re careless or unintelligent. It’s because they’re stepping into a professional arena without professional training.

”So what makes derivatives so different?”

Derivatives aren’t designed for retail convenience. They’re professional instruments built around auction logic, time-price-volume interactions, and strategic positioning. Institutions understand this structure intimately—it’s what they hire PhDs and quants to master. Meanwhile, retail traders rely on candlestick charts, YouTube tips, and social media signals, chasing price without understanding the underlying structure. They’re not unlucky—they’re unprepared.

”Is there a way to avoid being part of the 90%?”

Yes—education. The Vtrender E-Course was built exactly to close this gap. In 12 structured lessons, it teaches you how markets actually move, why price alone isn’t enough, and how to recognize institutional intent using Market Profile and Order Flow. Instead of chasing moves blindly, you learn to anticipate, trading only where risk is defined. Understand the 4 stages of a trader’s life to know where you currently stand.

”What changes after completing the course?”

You move from blind participation to informed execution. You understand which stage of development you’re in and what skills you need to build. You stop bleeding capital on avoidable mistakes and start trading with the same structural awareness institutions have. Your odds dramatically improve—you’re no longer part of the 90%. You’re building toward being in the elite minority who win consistently.

”I realized I was part of the 90% because I was untrained. This course gave me the foundation I needed to finally stop bleeding.” – Ramesh Iyer, NSE options trader

The Bottom Line:

The 90% statistic isn’t about luck—it’s about preparation. Get proper training, and you shift the odds in your favor. Stop trading blind. Start trading educated.

Links: https://vtrender.com/ecourse/ | https://vtrender.com/pillar/market-profile | https://vtrender.com/posts/the-4-stages-of-a-traders-life-which-one-are-you-in