When someone does something egotistical or acts in a manner of which they come off with an inflated ego
Troy: bro did you see Jay’s story he’s flexing the tesla his parents bought him while telling everyone to get their money up. Me: thats ego asf bro didn't even buy that himself!
A person who's actual portfolio balance is significantly less than what they say they have. They commonly make big calls for plays and don't follow through with them or only put in a tiny amount. The reason that they trade is to make others respect them and gain attention.
"Damn, the DC nigga is an Ego Trader. He only has a 200$ portfolio, yet he still larps all day."
Your "Ego height" is the height you tell people but isn't your real height.
For men, it's typically taller than their actual height (they add around 1-2 inches); for women, it's normally shorter than their actual height (they subtract around 1-2 inches).
Arin is 5'10" and she tells people that she is 5'8".