Winning and losing streaks affect traders more than most realise. Psychology, not strategy, often determines what happens next.
📉 After a losing streak
Losses feel stronger than gains of the same size. This often leads to revenge trading, higher risk-taking or abandoning a working strategy. In reality, consecutive losses are a normal part of trading statistics, even for profitable systems. The key mistake is changing behaviour instead of reviewing risk and execution.
📈 After a winning streak
Success can be just as dangerous. A series of wins often triggers overconfidence. Traders increase position sizes, loosen rules or believe the market “owes” them more. This usually ends with profits being given back quickly.
🎯 How to stay disciplined
Treat each trade as an independent eventStick to fixed risk rules regardless of recent resultsThink in probabilities, not certaintiesReview trades calmly, without emotionTake short breaks after strong emotional streaks
Consistency comes from controlling reactions, not predicting outcomes. You can’t control the market, but you can control your decisions.
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