The spiral starts the same way every time
You take the loss. It stings. You size up to get even.
You lose more. Now you’re not trading — you’re reacting.
The small losses add up before you notice
Once you’re down big, the next small loss doesn’t register.
So you keep clicking. A $300 loss becomes a $3,000 day. You knew it would happen. You did it anyway.
The Solution
Stop the spiral before it starts
A hard stop you can’t argue with
Set a daily loss limit. Hit it, and you’re done. The circuit breaks before the damage spreads.
See what revenge costs
Tag the trades. Read the total. $3,200 last month in revenge trades alone.
Catch the tilt early
Check in mid-session. Name the feeling. Walk away. The trade you don’t take saves the week.