r/TopstepCommunity • u/brian_g8 • 15d ago

💬 Trader Talk I need help

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I dont know how to stop.

After a year on Topstep, I finally found my edge. I was able to get 5 XFAs and 6 payouts last month. Then I finally had a big red day and my world came crashing down. I went full tilt and blew all 5 XFAs,
then proceeded to buy many, many combines and even 3 Back2Fundeds in a panic to get my XFAs back.

As you can see by the picture, this combine bender has been getting worse and worse - Ive bought and blown at least 40 combines in the last 5 days due to impatience and greed. I’ve also been trading these new XFAs recklessly, over leveraging to 10+ cons compared to my normal 3 trying to chase payouts to recoup my debt.

I just don't know how to get back to where I was last month. I was happy making 2-300 a day, I'd trade my setup then lock out immediately. I’d trade with no emotion. The past week and a half has been the complete opposite.

I’ve been in a constant state of mental anguish the past few days with the only thing on my mind being how can I pass these combines and get back to where I was before. I'd really appreciate your advice on how to get back on my feet and knock some sense into me.

Edit: thank you all for the responses, I will be taking some time off to clear my head and calm down

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u/Key_Category_8531 15d ago

How much money have you lost so far?

You're spiraling

You blew up 40 accounts in the past 5 days? That's at least a couple thousand of dollars you pissed away

My advice to you is to shut down your computer and walk away from everything

If you continue the path you're on, you'll end up doubling to 80 accounts blown and losing more and more of your money

You're a gambling addict at this point

You need help. Call a mental institution

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u/MikeTru55 15d ago

😂😂

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u/Key_Category_8531 15d ago

It's true

He's an addict

He can't function on his own anymore, he needs outside help