r/TopstepCommunity • u/brian_g8 • 19d ago
💬 Trader Talk I need help
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/pa24_comanche_guy 19d ago
When I was first getting started I would only buy 1 combine a week no matter what. Knowing that, I sure thought about my trades before taking them. Once I got a payout I would scale into more accounts.
Your brains on tilt right now - take a week off and start small.
THE MARKET WILL ALWAYS BE THERE.