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Strategy Hopping
psychologyThe destructive habit of switching trading strategies after a few losses instead of allowing the statistical edge to play out over a meaningful sample size. A common symptom of poor trading discipline.
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Cognitive Bias
A systematic pattern of deviation from rational judgment that affects trading decisions.
Fear
An emotion that causes traders to avoid entering valid setups, exit winning trades prematurely, or freeze during drawdowns.
Trading Strategy
A documented set of rules defining how to find setups, enter positions, manage risk, and exit trades.