After several losing trades, it’s tempting to think: “If I can just land one big winner, I’ll be back on track.” This belief—that one win can fix everything—is common, but incredibly risky. In truth, relying on a single trade to undo a string of losses is emotional thinking, not a trading strategy.

Let’s break down why this mindset is flawed—and what a better path to recovery looks like.

Losses Aren’t Fixed by Wins—They’re Managed by Process

It’s possible that one win could recover multiple losses if your risk/reward is skewed heavily in your favour—but that’s rare in practice. Most traders who chase one big win:

• Abandon their rules
• Overleverage
• Hold losing positions too long
• Trade setups they wouldn’t normally take

Even if they “get lucky” once, this creates dangerous habits that almost always lead to future losses.

The “One Big Win” Mindset Fuels Revenge Trading

Trying to recover with a single trade often stems from:

• Frustration
• Desperation
• Impatience
• Ego

This leads to impulsive trading—not rule-based execution. And instead of fixing losses, it deepens the drawdown.

Real Recovery Is Built on Consistency

Professional traders recover losses through:

• Smaller, well-structured trades
• Controlled position sizing
• Clear setups with defined risk
• Strict adherence to their plan

They don’t rush recovery—they rebuild slowly and intelligently.

Wins Don’t Always Fix Psychology

Even if one big trade does restore your account balance, it doesn’t restore:

• Your emotional stability
• Your confidence in your process
• The discipline that was lost during the drawdown

The goal isn’t just to fix numbers—it’s to reset your mindset and rebuild trust in your edge.

Conclusion: One Win Can’t Fix What Discipline Must

Relying on one big win to fix multiple losses is a dangerous shortcut. True traders recover through small wins, structured risk, and consistent process—not hope.

To learn how to trade with discipline through losses and build a strategy that recovers the right way, explore our Trading Courses designed to help traders grow with clarity, consistency, and control.