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Trading behavior, in the data.
Statistics-first writing on how recurring trading patterns — averaging down, revenge trading, hesitation — actually show up once you measure your own trade history.
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4 piecesThe Disposition Effect in Crypto: What the 2017 Bitcoin Boom-Bust Revealed
A look at the disposition effect in crypto — how Bitcoin investor psychology during the 2017 boom-bust mirrored a pattern first mapped in equity markets.
Why Can't I Cut My Losses? The Psychology Behind Holding Losing Trades
Why can't I cut my losses? A look at loss aversion, the paper loss fallacy, and breakeven anchoring — and the footprint they leave in trade data.
Trading Journal vs. Behavior Analytics: What Actually Changes How You Trade
A trading journal records what happened. Behavior analytics measures how you act. Here is the difference — and why one is better at changing habits.
The Psychology of Averaging Down: Why We Double Down on Losing Trades
Averaging down feels rational in the moment. Loss aversion, sunk cost, and confirmation bias explain why — and how the pattern shows up in your trade data.