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

Try to imagine:

You start with a capital of 500 USD. After 3 consecutive winning trades, your account skyrockets to 5,000 USD. In that moment, you feel 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 a dream. Just one red candle dropping 2% is enough to wipe out all your capital, erasing all previous achievements. From being a 'big winner', you can return to zero in just a few seconds.

👉 What’s the Lesson Here?

In trading, a winning streak doesn't kill you. What kills you is the illusion of power – the thing that makes you think you are invincible, that the market is under your control.

Why is Illusion Dangerous?

  • When winning, the brain releases dopamine – the more excited you are, the more you want to repeat that feeling. This is when reason can easily be overshadowed.

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

  • A small mistake can turn into a disaster – while you should only lose 2-3% of your account, you can lose everything, 100%.

So What Should You Do to Avoid This Trap?

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

  • Maintain the volume: Even with continuous wins, do not all-in; consider each trade only a small part of the long game.

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

Conclusion

The admin has experienced this 'pitfall' – and only one complete loss, painful to the core, was enough to be awake to remember it for a lifetime.

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

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