Fear can appear in the form of prematurely closing your trade because you read a disturbing news article, heard a rumor from a friend, or got scared by a sudden dip in the price (which may soon be corrected, and, potentially, reverse back up).
Two basic emotions tend to control the actions of many traders: Fear and greed. Fear can appear in the form of prematurely closing your trade because you read a disturbing news article, heard a rumor from a friend, or got scared by a sudden dip in the price (which may soon be corrected, and, potentially, reverse back up).