Trading Psychology5 min read
Revenge Trading: How to Stop the Spiral
Recognise revenge trades after losses — doubling size, abandoning stops — and reset protocols that work on expiry Thursdays.
What Revenge Looks Like
Revenge trading is emotional re-entry to 'get back' losses — usually larger size, worse setup, no stop. On Bank Nifty it can wipe weeks of gains in minutes.
Protocol: after hitting daily loss limit, close platform for 30 minutes minimum. Journal the loss trade objectively. Next entry only from A-grade setup on checklist, half size.
Reset Protocol
Link to why most traders lose — revenge is a top driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is this guide for?
- Nifty and Bank Nifty option traders who want structured education around chain reading, OI, and risk — not signal tips.
- Can I trade from this article alone?
- Use it as education paired with live analysis on OptionTools. Paper trade or size down while validating ideas.
Key Takeaways
- Revenge trades have negative expectancy.
- Mandatory pause after loss limit hit.
- Half size on first trade after a red day.
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