Revenge trading: what finally stopped it for you?
Almost everyone has done it: taken a loss, jumped straight back in to win it back, and made things worse. Sharing what broke the habit could save someone else an account.
If you're willing, describe:
- what a typical revenge trade looked like for you
- the rule, routine or change that stopped it
- whether it still happens now and then, and what you do when it does
Short, honest replies are welcome. The warning signs and some practical rules are in revenge trading and overtrading.
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Some rules traders describe using, grouped by when they apply. They might give someone a starting point.
Before the session:
- A maximum number of trades for the day, written down.
- A daily loss limit, such as two losing trades or 2% of the account.
Right after a loss:
- A fixed pause, such as 30 minutes, before any new order.
- No new trade in the same pair within that time.
If it happens anyway:
- Record it in the journal with the emotion you felt, then review those trades separately at the end of the week. Seeing their results together is often what finally changes the habit.
Some platforms and prop firm accounts can enforce loss limits automatically, which removes the decision from the moment. The revenge trading and overtrading guide covers the warning signs.
Members, did a rule work for you, or was it something else?
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