It’s a comforting belief, especially after a tough streak—“I’m due a win. Surely, the next one will work.” But here’s the truth:

You’re never due a win in trading. Every trade is an independent event. The market has no memory, and believing you’re owed a win after a loss is a dangerous mindset rooted in gambling psychology, not disciplined trading.

Let’s explore why this thinking is harmful—and what to focus on instead.

Each Trade Has Its Own Probability

Whether your last trade won or lost, your next trade’s outcome depends only on:

• The quality of the setup
• Market conditions
• Your execution
• Risk management

Even if your strategy has a 60% win rate, it doesn’t mean every loss is followed by a win. You can still face streaks of 3, 5, or even 10 losses in a row—and that’s statistically normal.

Gambler’s Fallacy Destroys Discipline

Believing “a win is coming” leads to:

• Increasing risk out of frustration
• Forcing trades just to get a winner
• Breaking your rules for the sake of recovery
• Overconfidence when you think a win is guaranteed

These emotional responses often turn a controlled loss into a deep, unnecessary drawdown.

What You’re Actually “Due” Is Process, Not Profit

You can’t control when the market pays you—but you can control:

• How well you stick to your system
• How accurately you follow your rules
• How consistently you manage risk
• How clearly you review and adjust

Wins are earned over time—not because they’re “due,” but because you stayed disciplined.

Winning Is a Byproduct of Consistency

Professional traders don’t think about whether they’re due—they focus on:

• “Was this setup valid?”
• “Did I follow my risk plan?”
• “Is this trade part of my edge?”

Their goal is to be right over the next 100 trades, not just the next one. That’s how real consistency is built.

Conclusion: You’re Not Due—You’re Responsible

You’re not due a win. The market doesn’t balance your results. What you are due for is the opportunity to execute well again—and that’s where your power lies.

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