Most traders don't blow up their accounts because their analysis was wrong. They blow up because their position sizing was reckless.
If your strategy is to go 20x or 50x on every setup, a single wick will wipe out weeks of discipline.
Here is the exact risk framework professional traders use:
The Rule: Never risk more than 1% to 2% of your total account balance on a single trade.
The Difference: Risking 1% does not mean trading with 1% of your capital. It means your Stop Loss represents a 1% loss of your total balance if triggered.
The Math: On a $1,000 account, your maximum loss on any invalidation should be $10 to $20—regardless of your leverage.
Trading is a game of survival before it is a game of profit. Preserve your capital, and the opportunities will always be there.
What is your strict maximum risk per trade? Drop your percentage below. 👇