spotting a real trader

For me real traders don't give assurances, once you hear a trader say his strategy yields a sure 80% return just know he is lying. In the investment world it is forbidden to use the word "guarantee"

You are on point, met someone who said he has a 90% win rate then I asked him why he is not yet a billionaire 😂

Real traders are quiet and process-focused.

They rarely brag about wins but openly discuss risk rules, drawdowns, and why a trade failed. Ask for a verifiable track record (broker statements, audited P&L, or third-party verified stats), real ones can usually show it without hesitation.

They talk probabilities, position sizing, and edge, not “I turned $1k into $50k last month.” If someone dodges questions about losses or pushes signals/courses hard, they’re likely fake.

Consistency and humility are the best tells.

Thanks for your replies. For me, real traders avoid the limelight, they don't like to be known. They also trade peculiar strategies which are not widely known. They dont do what the 95% losing traders do.