There are plenty of ways to learn the market without spending money as a day trader on Robinhood.
Most financial events are cyclical. Trading really hasn’t changed much since the late 17th century so reading a history book on financial speculation and market cycles would teach you plenty.
Another alternative is simulating trades without allocating real liquid to it. Watch how those assets evolve over time.
If the goal is attaining wealth then “wasting money” is probably a more accurate statement.
How someone decides to use their money is up to them. If emotional reinforcement helps them remember something then I suppose day trading is an option.
I’m only suggesting there are frugal ways to learn if your ultimate goal is to build wealth.
Most financial events are cyclical. Trading really hasn’t changed much since the late 17th century so reading a history book on financial speculation and market cycles would teach you plenty.
Another alternative is simulating trades without allocating real liquid to it. Watch how those assets evolve over time.