top of page

Staying Steady After A Losing Trade

Writer's picture: Anthony SpecialeAnthony Speciale
Speciale Analysis

My goal is to motivate, educate, inspire and make a positive impact on your trading.  Whether you're brand new to trading, or you've invested years into the craft - 

I invite you to experience the Speciale Analysis Family of Traders difference!



Hey Trader,


Staying Strong in the Market


In trading, as in life, discipline is key.


We often find ourselves with the best intentions, but distractions or impulses can pull us off course. It's essential to stay focused and keep your spirit aligned with your goals.


Matthew 26:41

Stay vigilant in both your trading strategy and your faith.


With consistent prayer and focus, you can overcome the challenges that come your way.


Be Relentless In Pursuit Of The Will Which God Has Set Upon Your Heart,

Anthony Speciale




Stay Steady After A Losing Trade


Welcome to today’s live session recap!


I want to walk you through the trades I took, share the lessons I learned, and provide some insights that may help improve your trading performance.


As retail traders, it’s important to continuously refine our strategies and mindset, so let’s dive into what unfolded in today’s market.


The Session at a Glance


The day started with a small loss, followed by a more substantial win.


Despite a rocky start, the session turned profitable, which emphasizes the importance of staying composed and focused after a loss.


In trading, losses are inevitable, no matter where you are in your career.


It’s what you do after a loss that defines your long-term success.


Today’s session was a reminder of that crucial principle.


testimonial

Handling Losses: The Key to Long-Term Success


One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the years is the value of becoming a “great loser.”


You need to learn how to take a loss, absorb it, and move forward as if it never happened.


Getting rattled by a loss or overreacting emotionally can lead to hasty decisions that often compound the problem.


Staying steady and level-headed, even after a setback, is critical to being a successful trader.


Today, I took an early short position as price approached a key resistance level—the white line on my chart.


Unfortunately, the trade didn’t go as planned, and I got knocked out of the position quickly.


However, instead of letting that shake my confidence or affect my judgment, I moved on to the next trade, knowing the market would offer another opportunity.



The Power of Patience: Waiting for the Right Setup


After the initial loss, I stayed patient and waited for price to make a move back through the key resistance level.


I guided my clients to watch for a re-entry, expecting the market to fall back through this level and head toward the VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price).


As anticipated, once price moved back through that level, it signaled a high-probability setup.


This is where the patience paid off.


By waiting for the right moment and not forcing a trade, I was able to capitalize on what turned out to be my best trade of the day—a grand slam in terms of profit.


chart

The Grand Slam Trade: Breaking it Down


Let’s talk about the details of this grand slam trade.


After price got rejected at the resistance level and fell through, I entered a short position as it headed toward the VWAP.


The VWAP is a critical area that I often use as a target or reference point, especially when the market is trending strongly in one direction.


As price hit the VWAP, I exited the trade with a solid profit.


By sticking to my plan and not getting distracted by the earlier loss, I was able to recover and end the session in the green.



Key Takeaways for Retail Traders


  1. Losses Are Part of the Game – Every trader, no matter how experienced, will face losses. The key is to not let those losses derail your mindset. Be prepared to move on quickly and take the next setup without hesitation.

  2. Patience is Your Best Friend – The best trades often come when you wait for the right moment, rather than forcing something that isn’t there. A rushed or impulsive trade can lead to unnecessary losses, while patience can yield high-quality setups.

  3. Stick to Your Strategy – I entered the day with a plan, and even after a loss, I stuck to that plan. This helped me turn the day around and capitalize on the next opportunity.

  4. Use Key Levels and Indicators – In today’s session, the VWAP served as a critical target area. Understanding and using these key levels in your strategy can improve the accuracy of your trades.


Today’s session highlighted the importance of discipline, patience, and sticking to your trade plan.


Whether you’re a new retail trader or an experienced one, these principles remain foundational to consistent profitability.


Stay informed, stay focused and stay disciplined ! ! !



Thank you for reading, and I look forward to seeing you in our next session . . .


God bless, and have a wonderful day!


If you have any questions or need further guidance, please don't hesitate . . . info@specialeanalysis.com May the markets be ever in your favor!



Happy Trading,

Speciale Analysis



Anthony and Anna Speciale

About the Author:

Anthony Speciale is a seasoned market analyst with over 13 years of experience trading. Through his platform, Speciale Analysis, he offers in-depth market analysis, interpretation, and expectations designed to help all types of traders, at every skill levels reach their full potential.



Analysis, Interpretation & Expectations


Day, Swing & Position Trade Analysis


Daily LIVE Market & Orderflow Analysis




NOTE: Trading involves significant risk, and it's essential to approach it with a well-defined strategy and a disciplined mindset. This blog post is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a professional before making an financial decisions. For further risk related information, please refer to: www.specialeanalysis.com/disclaimer

13 views0 comments

Comentarios


Los comentarios se han desactivado.

Copyright © All Rights Reserved

The Speciale Foundation Corp.     -     ASJR Enterprises, LLC     -     Speciale Analysis     -     Speciale Venture Capital LLC     -     A&T Auto Repair, Inc.

By engaging in this site, emails, videos, social, purchasing or subscribing to products or services you are acknowledging complete disclaimer!

Complete Legal Disclaimer, Terms Of Use, Conditions and Privacy Policy Can Be See @ www.anthonyspeciale.com/disclaimer

By submitting this form or any form and/or contacting us in any manner, you Agree with and Understand all Disclaimers within complete site:

 

U.S. Government Required Disclaimer Stock, Futures, Forex & Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risk and it is not appropriate for everyone. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to speculate in the Stocks, Futures, Forex, and Options markets. Don’t trade with money you can’t afford to lose. This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell any securities. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown on this website. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

CFTC RULE 4.41 Hypothetical or simulated performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! No representation is being made that the use of this strategy or any system or trading methodology will generate profits. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. There is substantial risk of loss associated with trading securities and options on equities. Only risk capital should be used to trade. Trading securities is not suitable for everyone. Disclaimer: Futures, Options, and Currency trading all have large potential rewards, but they also have large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in these markets. Don’t trade with money you can’t afford to lose. This website is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell futures, options, or currencies. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this web site. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Cryptocurrency Trading Cryptocurrencies on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for everyone. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before getting involved in Cryptocurrency trading you should carefully consider your personal venture objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial deposit and therefore you should not place funds that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with Cryptocurrency trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts. The information contained on this web page does not constitute financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any Cryptocurrency contract or securities of any type. Dyno Trading will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information.

You should fully understand the risks associated with trading futures, options, ETF’s and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions (“Forex”) before making any trades. Trading futures, options, ETF’s and Forex involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.  NO FINANCIAL, INVESTING OR TRADING ADVICE OFFERED.

Hypothetical Results Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain inherent limitations - unless noted otherwise that an image or any material discloses live money was used, results displayed or openly discussed are to be assumed simulated for educational purposes only. No live money brokerage accounts will be traded or displayed by request or otherwise.  Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not actually been executed, the results may have under- or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated trading programs, in general, are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.

ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK IN ACTUAL TRADING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND LOSSES OR TO ADHERE TO A PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM IN SPITE OF TRADING LOSSES ARE MATERIAL POINTS WHICH CAN ALSO ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO MARKETS IN GENERAL OR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SPECIFIC TRADING PROGRAM WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE PREPARATION OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND ALL OF WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS.

THERE IS RISK OF LOSS IN ALL TRADING. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. ALL RESULTS ARE HYPOTHETICAL. NO IMPLICATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANYONE UTILIZING ANY OF THE SERVICES OF DYNO TRADING HAS OR CAN OBTAIN SUCH PROFITS AND RESULTS. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY OR SELL AT THIS TIME, BUT MERELY A PRESENTATION OF TRADING STRATEGIES. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED RELIABLE, BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. WE ARE SOFTWARE MARKETERS AND EDUCATORS ONLY. UNDERSTAND THAT TRADING OF ANY KIND IF RISKY AND YOU NEED TO CHECK WITH YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO DETERMINE IF TRADING IS FOR YOU.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE AGREEMENT, LOSS OF DATA OR LOST PROFITS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES COULD HAVE BEEN FORESEEN OR PREVENTED.

Educational Purposes. All software materials and presentation materials are for educational purposes only. The information contained on this website or in any product or service that Speciale Analysis provides does not constitute financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities of any type. Speciale Analysis will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information. All Product Demos are distributed to potential customers via Video Screencast demonstrating the Software features.

You should fully understand the risks associated with trading futures, options, ETF’s and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions (“Forex”) before making any trades. Trading futures, options, ETF’s and Forex involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.  NO FINANCIAL, INVESTING OR TRADING ADVICE OFFERED.

Copyright Notice: Images Unless Noted Otherwise Have Been Sourced From GOOGLE IMAGES, FOREX FACTORY, TRADING VIEW, OIL PRICE or have received written or verbal consent for use - this applies to all pages of this website, emails, marketing materials and/or social media posts.  

By submitting your information you are opting in to receive email promotions and text messages from us and you agree and acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of using this website, receipt of email offers, registration reminders and other communications mentioned here

​Clients are required to self-manage their reoccurring PayPal subscriptions - Speciale Analysis will not be held liable for any aspects of this task.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS - NO PRORATES - NO EXCHANGES - NO CREDITS - NO EXCEPTIONS - NO EXCUSES - NO GUARANTEES - ENGAGE AT YOUR OWN RISK

bottom of page