The last five years of trading have had numerous "once in a lifetime" events. For example:

2020 - Covid crash market falling 34%
2021 - US Capitol Protests, $GME GameStop $AMC and other buy button removed
2022 - Ukraine Russia War, Global inflation surge, FTX Collapse
2023 - Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Signature bank Collapse, First Republic Bank Collapse, Israel-Hamas conflict
2024 - China Stock market crash falling 26%, Yen Carry Trade Unwind leading to third highest $VIX, Tokyo Stock market Crash falling 12.4% in one day
2025 - Trump tariff trade conflict, leading to the worst drop ever in the $DOW, Nasdaq $NDX down 11%, $SPY down 17% YTD

Lots of lifetimes lived.

The past five years have been a rollercoaster of unprecedented events in the trading world. From market crashes to geopolitical conflicts, each year brought its own set of challenges. These "once in a lifetime" events have tested the resilience of investors and reshaped the financial landscape. Staying informed and adaptable is key in navigating such volatile times.