Understanding the Emotional Equity CurveEvery trader watches the visible profit‑and‑loss (P&L) line on their chart, but underneath runs a pa

Understanding the Emotional Equity CurveEvery trader watches the visible profit‑and‑loss (P&L) line on their chart, but underneath runs a parallel line made of feelings. This "emotional equity curve" rises when confidence inflates after wins and falls when frustration builds after losses. If left unchecked, it can erode capital even when the P&L looks healthy.The Invisible Second AccountThink of your emotions as a second account that compounds daily. While the primary account records actual dollars, the hidden account records psychological risk. Most traders ignore it, so small emotional leaks add up and eventually bleed the real account. A trading journal that...