Breaking the Revenge‑Trading Loop: A Post‑Trade Reflection Routine The hidden triggers behind revenge and overtrading When a trade goes agai

Breaking the Revenge‑Trading Loop: A Post‑Trade Reflection Routine The hidden triggers behind revenge and overtrading When a trade goes against you, the brain’s loss‑aversion instinct kicks in – the pain of losing feels larger than the pleasure of a win. Add ego to the mix and you start thinking, “I need to prove I’m still good.” After a series of wins, the win‑after‑win bias makes you believe you’re on a hot streak, prompting larger positions. Both forces create a feedback loop: a loss fuels a “revenge” trade, a win fuels a “double‑down” trade. The result is overtrading, higher transaction costs,...