Who it's for — Anyone who after a stop feels «the market owes me» and reopens immediately, often doubling size. Not trading — emotional revenge.
Revenge trading is operating to immediately recover a loss, driven by anger or frustration. It abandons setup, stop, and risk per trade; often degenerates into tilt.
In simple terms — Lose $100, bet $200 blind to get it back. The market doesn't know you and «owes» nothing.
Typical spiral
- Planned stop (−1R) — part of the game
- Emotional reaction — wounded ego, «it screwed me»
- Impulsive trade — no setup, size ↑, stop removed
- Amplified damage — small loss becomes serious drawdown
The market is not a personalized opponent: anthropomorphizing it fuels revenge.
Protocol
| Rule | Action |
|---|---|
| After X consecutive losses | End session (e.g. 2) |
| Anger / adrenaline post-loss | Physical walk away — close platform |
| Recovery | No «make-up trade» — only next valid setup |
Common mistake — «Just this once I double to break even» — most common spiral toward wipeout.
Summary
- Antidote: Discipline + mandatory pause.
- Link: FOMO often precedes; revenge follows.
Bronze path — Psychology module. Index: Bronze path.