For a long time, trading has been seen as an attractive 'sweet cake' with the promise of quick riches, doubling or tripling assets within weeks. But the reality is harsh: most traders leave the market with empty accounts. The reason is not just due to severe volatility, but more importantly, because of a wrong approach.


Here are common reasons why traders' accounts quickly evaporate:


1. Overtrading – trading too much

Many people think that the more trades you make, the easier it is to make a profit. In reality, the more you trade, the more you increase risk, fees, and psychological pressure. Good traders often wait for clear opportunities with a high probability of winning, rather than 'rushing' into every small fluctuation.


2. Poor risk management

In trading, protecting your capital is more important than making profits. Not setting a stop-loss is like going to the beach without a buoy. Just one strong crash can wipe out months of effort. Professional traders always know how much they can lose at most and are willing to cut losses in a timely manner.


3. Trading based on emotions

Greed, fear, impatience, or anger... all turn a reasonable strategy into a mistake. When emotions overshadow reason, traders easily 'buy high, sell low' or hastily try to recover losses. Discipline and psychological control are the keys to long-term survival.


4. Chasing the pumps

Retail traders often jump in when prices have surged, while sharks quietly take their profits. The result: most become 'buying at the peak, selling at the bottom'. Instead of chasing the waves, learn to read trends and find entry points before the market explodes.


5. Lack of a trading plan

Without a plan, trading is no different from gambling. A proper plan must include: entry points, stop-loss, take-profit, and a clear risk-reward ratio. Lacking these elements, traders are easily swept along by the market and make impulsive decisions.




Success in trading does not come from winning every trade, but from surviving long enough for your account to grow steadily. Those who know how to manage risk, maintain discipline, and control their psychology will always have an advantage over the majority.


Trading is not a game of chance; it is a journey of cultivating patience and resilience. Understanding this early gives you a chance to become part of the few who 'survive' and achieve long-term success in the market.