They lose because of habits. Different trader types = different account killers. Let’s break it down — and fix it.

The Painful Truth

Most traders don’t lose because they’re dumb.

Fix: ✅ Cap daily trades ✅ Trade only during peak volatility ✅ Quality > quantity

1:The Scalper’s Mistake

Problem Overtrading – Takes 30+ trades daily – Slippage & fees eat profits – Death by a thousand cuts

Fix: ✅ Stick to time-based plans ✅ Respect stop-loss ✅ Reassess weekly

2:The Swing Trader’s Mistake

Problem Holding too long – Turns swing into bag-holding – Ignores stop losses – Hope replaces logic

Fix: ✅ Wait for pullbacks ✅ Use confirmation tools ✅ Follow a repeatable system

3:The Trend Follower’s Mistake

Problem – Entering too late -Buys tops, panics at dips -Chases every green candle

Fix: ✅ Risk <2% per trade ✅ Use stop-loss automation ✅ Track every trade

4:The Gambler’s Mistake

Problem No risk control – No stop losses – Goes “all in” often – High on wins, wrecked by losses

Fix: ✅ Review fundamentals regularly ✅ Accept when thesis breaks ✅ Don’t marry stocks

5:The Investor’s Mistake

Problem Buying bad companies – Holds forever, even as value erodes – Confuses loyalty with logic

💡 Your strategy doesn't matter if your risk kills you first.

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