Trading Systems Lab

Practical notes on EA building, MT5 testing, risk control, and market timing. Less hype, more systems.

Tip: Use short keywords like “London”, “ATR”, “spread”, “JPY”.

Why Winning Streaks Are More Dangerous Than Losing Ones

Discover why winning streaks in trading can be more lethal to your account than losses. Master trading psychology, avoid overconfidence, and protect your capital.

Trading Psychology Overconfidence Risk Escalation Capital Protection Forex Winning Streaks
2026/02/18

The Psychology Behind Overtrading (and How to Stop It)

Overtrading is one of the fastest ways to destroy a trading account. Learn the psychology behind overtrading, why traders and EAs fall into it, and how discipline and structure stop it.

Overtrading Psychology Trade Frequency Emotional Control Trading Discipline Forex Risk Management
2026/02/12

Risk of Ruin: Why Most Traders Blow Up Eventually

Risk of ruin explains why many traders and EAs fail over time. Learn how probability, account survival, and loss streaks determine whether your trading system lives or dies.

Risk of Ruin Probability Trading Account Survival Loss Streaks Forex Risk Management
2026/02/05

How Professional Traders Think About Drawdowns

Drawdown management is the difference between surviving and quitting. Learn how professional and EA traders think about equity curves, risk tolerance, and recovery strategies.

Drawdown Management Equity Curves Risk Tolerance Recovery Strategy Forex Risk Management
2026/01/29

Position Sizing in Forex: The Only Formula That Actually Matters

Position sizing is the true core of profitable forex and EA trading. Learn how lot calculation, account risk, and trade sizing determine long-term performance more than any entry strategy.

Position Sizing Lot Calculation Account Risk Trade Sizing Forex Risk Management
2026/01/22

Why Risk Management Matters More Than Your Entry Strategy

Learn why trading risk management beats perfect entries. Practical guidance for EA traders on position sizing, drawdown control, and risk vs reward to achieve consistent performance.

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2026/01/16
How to use this blog
  • Pick a session (Tokyo/London/NY) and test one idea.
  • Use fixed risk per trade, then optimize only after stability.
  • Bookmark your best setups and keep a track record.