// HOW-TO GUIDE
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How to Handle a Losing Streak
Every professional trader goes through losing streaks. The difference is how they handle them. A losing streak shouldn't kill your account; it should just be a "cost of doing business."
01
Lower Your Risk
When you are in a "drawdown," lower your risk per trade to 0.5% or even 0.25%. This protects your capital while you wait for your edge to return.
02
Verify Your Edge
Review your recent losses. Were they "good" losses (following the plan) or "bad" losses (impulsive)? If they were good losses, keep going.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- /Increasing risk to "make it back"
- /Changing your strategy mid-streak
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Questions & Answers.
How long can a losing streak last?
Depending on your win rate, it is mathematically possible to have 10-15 losses in a row even with a good strategy.
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