I’ll go first.
A few months ago, Bank Nifty had already made a strong move, but I convinced myself there was still enough momentum left. I entered a call option even though my original plan was to wait for a better entry.
Within minutes, the move lost steam. Instead of accepting a small loss, I kept telling myself, “It’ll recover.” It never did.
The loss itself wasn’t significant.
What stayed with me was realizing I’d ignored my own trading rules. I chased the move, overlooked the risk, and let emotions influence my decision.
Looking back, those are the trades that stick with you. Not because of the money, but because you know the outcome could have been different if you’d followed your plan.
What’s your “3 AM trade”? The one you still remember because it taught you a lesson you’ll never forget.