In trading, it's not the market, it's not the 'sharks', but our own impulsive mind that is the fastest reason for burning through the account. One of the most dangerous 'psychological traps' is Overtrade – trading too much, too frequently, and lacking control.

Why do traders easily fall into Overtrade?

  1. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) – The fear of missing out makes you feel the need to trade continuously, fearing that if you skip, the opportunity will be lost forever.

  2. Illusion of control – Thinking that the more you trade, the more chances you have to win, but in reality, every additional trade only increases risk.

  3. Revenge psychology – After a losing trade, you become anxious to enter another trade to recover, leading to a growing 'snowball' of losses.

  4. Addiction to sensation – Trading brings strong emotions. For many, opening a trade is just like playing a game; the more you play, the more you get involved.

Consequences of Overtrade

  • Transaction fees ballooning: Profits are nowhere to be seen, fees have already eaten into the account.

  • Stressful mindset: Always glued to the chart, mentally exhausted, making it easy to make wrong decisions.

  • Poor setup, low profit – high loss: Due to too many orders, you lack the patience to filter, easily trading based on emotion rather than a plan.

  • Losing self-confidence: When you continuously lose, you doubt yourself, which leads to making even more wrong decisions.

How to escape the Overtrade trap?

✅ Limit the number of orders per day
Set clear rules: For example, a maximum of 3 orders/day. No matter how volatile the market is, do not break the rule.

✅ Only enter trades when the setup is sufficient
Before entering, ask yourself: Is the RR ratio good? Is the signal clear? If this order loses, can I accept it? If not, skip it.

✅ View the market as a long-term opportunity
The crypto market is open 24/7; opportunities never run out. If you miss today, there will still be countless new opportunities tomorrow.

✅ Learn to rest at the right moment
When the market is bad or your mindset is unstable, the best approach is… to do nothing. A day off is worth more than 10 losing trades.

✅ Keep a trading journal
After each trade, note the reason for entering, your emotions, and the results. Gradually, you will recognize your psychological patterns and learn to control them.

👉 Trading is not a game of 'the more you play, the more you win'. Long-term success lies in discipline, patience, and emotional control.

Remember: Fewer trades but of good quality are much better than many trades that leave you broke.