What is revenge trading and why is it dangerous?

Revenge trading is the act of trading after a loss based on the emotional need to get back at the market rather than on planned analysis. It is dangerous because traders often over-leverage to recover quickly, leading to even larger losses. Kahneman & Tversky's research shows loss aversion makes people fear losses twice as much as they enjoy gains.

How to distinguish a normal trade from a revenge trade?

A normal trade has a clear entry/exit plan and position size following risk rules (1-2% of account). A revenge trade typically shows 3 signs: entering immediately after a loss (no break time), a position size larger than normal, and a reason of 'I must recover' instead of a technical setup confirmation.

What are the 3 most effective ways to prevent revenge trading?

(1) Keep a trading journal for every entry including your emotional state — review weekly to spot patterns. (2) Set a hard daily loss limit — after -2% of account, stop trading for the day. (3) Use a 30-minute cooldown rule after any loss — don't touch the keyboard, force a psychological reset before evaluating the next setup.

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