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One article a day, plus a second one when the news calls for it, written from real events and fully sourced: markets, crypto, psychology, risk management, the trading industry and trading journal methods.

A relaxed trader in front of screens, with a stack of casino chips beside the mouse

PsychologyOctober 27, 20266 min

Winning Streak: The Casino Money Trap

After a winning streak, your brain treats profits like casino money. Here’s what research shows—and how your journal can protect you.

A lone trader in front of screens, hand hovering over the mouse after a loss

PsychologyOctober 20, 20266 min

Revenge Trading: The High Cost of Trying to Win It Back

After a stop-out, the urge to win it back leads traders to take on more risk. Research, the AMF and rules to break the cycle.

A trader hesitates with a hand on the mouse while deciding whether to close a position

PsychologyOctober 13, 20267 min

Disposition Effect: Why You Cut Your Winners Too Early

Cutting winners too soon and letting losers run can drain your trading account. Research explains why—and how your journal exposes the bias.

A trader reviews decision notes in a notebook beside a blurred screen.

PsychologyOctober 6, 20267 min

Outcome Bias: Why a Profit Does Not Validate a Trade

A winning trade can hide a poor decision. Learn how outcome bias distorts your review and how journaling helps assess choices without rewriting history.