It may sound hard to believe, but in reality, there have been thousands of traders who have fallen into the same trap: the illusion after a winning streak.

Imagine this:

You start with a capital of 500 USD. After three consecutive winning trades, the account skyrockets to 5,000 USD. In that moment, the feeling is euphoric, smiling and saying:

“Trading is as easy as eating candy, why not increase the volume? X20 leverage, all-in at once to get rich quickly!”.

But life is not like a dream. Just one red candle with a 2% drop is enough to wipe out all the capital, erasing all previous achievements. From being a “big winner”, you return to zero in just a few seconds.

👉 What’s the lesson here?

In trading, a winning streak won't kill you. What kills you is the illusion of power – that makes you think you are invincible, that the market is in the palm of your hand.

Why is Illusion Dangerous?

  • When you win, the brain releases dopamine – the more excited you are, the more you want to repeat that feeling. This is when reason is easily overwhelmed.

  • Increase volume, increase leverage – you underestimate the risk, thinking that you 'have mastered the winning formula.'

  • A small mistake turns into a disaster – while you should have only lost 2-3% of your account, you lost everything 100%.

So what do we need to do to avoid this trap?

  • Maintain discipline: Set a fixed risk ratio (1-3% per trade), absolutely do not break the rules.

  • Keep the volume: Even if you win continuously, do not go all-in, treat each trade as just a small part of the long-term game.

  • Keep a cool head: Remind yourself that 'the market is always right, I am just a tiny grain of sand.'

Conclusion

The AD has experienced this 'pitfall' – and only losing everything once, to the core pain, is enough to remember for a lifetime.

Brothers, don’t wait until the market sends a 'tuition bill' with your entire account before you believe. Learn from this story, keep a cool head, to go the long way.

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