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Trading glossary · psychology

winning streak

Several winning trades in a row, which can make you feel too sure of yourself.

The fuller meaning

Consecutive wins, also called a hot streak. Over small samples it is largely luck, yet it breeds overconfidence and size creep; the lessons keep size and rules steady after wins and review process, not just results.

winning streak, also called hot streak.

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