Common comparison error
Chasing losses measured from local midnight can differ from rolling or UTC Break even win rate; amount alone is insufficient.
GlossaryStrategy & risk
Chasing losses
Continuing or increasing activity mainly to recover earlier losses rather than following a predefined limit.
Practical use
How to verify Chasing losses
Read Chasing losses together with Loss limit, Break-even win rate, Reality check. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
A journal entry for Chasing losses links planned stake, accepted contract, result, emotional trigger, stop adherence, and Loss limit. The evidence must resolve the defining Chasing losses boundary: increasing or continuing stakes mainly to recover prior losses departs from a precommitted stop.
Evidence path
Where to verify Chasing losses
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.