What is Revenge Trading?
Revenge trading is the emotional act of immediately entering a new trade after a loss in an attempt to recover the lost money, typically leading to larger losses and a destructive cycle.
Revenge Trading Explained
Revenge trading is the #1 discipline killer for traders. After a loss, the brain's emotional center floods with cortisol and adrenaline, creating an overpowering urge to 'make it back.' The resulting trades are almost always impulsive, oversized, and poorly planned. Breaking this cycle requires recognizing the emotional trigger and having a rule-based system to step away after losses.
Real-World Example
You lose $500 on a trade that went against you. Frustrated, you immediately enter another trade with double the position size to 'make it back.' This trade also loses, and now you're down $1,500 total. The cycle spirals until you've blown 10% of your account.
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