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Revenge trading: spot it, stop it
The trade after a loss is the most expensive trade most traders take. Here is how to recognize the urge before it costs you.
The signs
Bigger size than usual, no setup, entering within minutes of a loss, moving your stop. If two of these show up, you are no longer trading your plan.
A rule that works
After two losses in a row, close the platform for 30 minutes. Walk, write one line in your journal, then decide if the next trade is in your plan.
Let the limits help
A daily loss meter is not a punishment. It is a boundary that protects the account while your head clears.
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