How do you handle euphoria after a big win?

Euphoria is the under-discussed sibling of despair: it produces oversized positions, skipped checks and the confident trade that gives the win back. Managing the high is as important as managing the low.

How do you handle euphoria after a big win? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

What's your protocol?

  • how you recognise euphoria in yourself
  • the rules that fire after big wins
  • the give-back that taught you the rule
How do you handle euphoria after a big win? — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

The position sizing guide keeps the post-win size honest.

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