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”.

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

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Forex Risk Management (3) Account Survival (1) Drawdown Management (1) Emotional Control (1) Equity Curves (1) Loss Streaks (1) Overtrading Psychology (1) Probability Trading (1) Recovery Strategy (1) Risk Tolerance (1)
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.