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Why Do Most Traders Blow Up Their Accounts?

Why Do Most Traders Blow Up Their Accounts?

March 17, 2026

By Alpha Team

Most traders blow up from poor risk management, not bad picks — oversizing and no exit plan. The fix: position sizing, stops, and protecting capital first.

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