The Attachment to a Bias: When Analysis Turns BlindGoldOANDA:XAUUSDChartIsMirrorThe Attachment to a Bias: When Analysis Turns Blind “The market didn’t change. Your attachment did.” Every trader begins with a view. Bullish or bearish. That’s normal. The problem starts when a view becomes an identity. You stop observing. You start defending. How Bias Is Formed Bias is rarely created by logic alone. It forms from: • A strong winning trade • A painful loss you want to recover • A convincing analysis or opinion • News, narratives, or predictions Slowly, analysis turns into belief. Belief turns into attachment. Why Bias Feels Like Confidence Bias feels powerful because it removes uncertainty. It gives comfort. You stop questioning. You stop waiting. You start seeing only what supports your view. But comfort is not clarity. And certainty is not accuracy. What Bias Does to Your Trading • You ignore early warning signs • You skip confirmation • You hold losing trades longer • You miss clean reversals • You fight structure instead of reading it The market keeps giving information. Bias stops you from receiving it. Flexibility vs Conviction Professional traders are not directionless. They are flexible. They have a plan — but no attachment. They follow structure, not opinions. They let price speak first. Conviction says, “I know.” Flexibility says, “Show me.” How to Detach From Bias • Treat every trade as independent • Update bias only after structure confirms • Journal when you feel “sure” — that’s a warning • Ask: “What would invalidate my view?” • Let price lead, not belief The market doesn’t reward conviction. It rewards awareness. 📘 Shared by @ChartIsMirror Have you ever held onto a bias even when price was clearly changing? Awareness begins the moment you let go.