Revenge trading and how to interrupt it
Revenge trading is not a personality flaw — it is what happens when loss limits and process disappear under stress.
By Dr. Elena Voss
Direct answer
Revenge trading is increasing size or frequency after a loss to “get it back.” It usually removes the very risk limits that kept you alive.
The market does not know you lost money. Increasing size to punish the market punishes your account instead.
Interrupts that work
- Hard daily loss limit in dollars, not vibes
- Mandatory break after two consecutive losses
- Pre-written rules you read before the session
Continue in the curriculum
Learn this properly in a structured lesson
Guides give you context. The course gives you order, objectives, and a quiz so you know what stuck.
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