The Reality
Even good systems produce 30–50% losing trades. Losing streaks of 5, 8 or even 12 trades are statistically inevitable.
What Not to Do
- Increase size to "get it back"
- Change strategy after every loss
- Trade more markets or timeframes to force wins
What to Do
- Reduce size, not increase it
- Return to A+ setups only
- Slow the pace; take fewer trades
- Journal what specifically went wrong and what didn't
Weekly Review Framework
- Total trades, R gained/lost
- Best and worst trade with screenshots
- Adherence score to plan (0–10)
- One thing to keep, one thing to change
Key Takeaways
- Losing streaks are part of the game.
- Reduce, review, refocus — do not force.
- Discipline in drawdown is what makes future equity highs possible.