Tilt
Tilt in trading (borrowed from poker) refers to a state of emotional frustration or anger that causes a trader to make poor decisions. A tilted trader abandons their process, overtrades, revenge trades, and takes on excessive risk.
Why it matters for traders
Tilt is the most dangerous emotional state for a trader. A single tilted trading session can erase weeks of profits. Recognising the signs of tilt early — and having pre-planned responses — is a critical trading discipline.
How Tradapt tracks this
Tradapt includes emotion tracking on every trade. Mark your emotional state at entry and exit. The AI Coach analyses your performance by emotional state and identifies the conditions that trigger your tilt.
Track this free in TradaptFrequently asked questions
What are the signs of tilt in trading?
Common signs: taking trades outside your strategy, increasing position size after losses, ignoring stop losses, trading faster than normal, feeling angry or frustrated, and the inability to step away from the screen.
How do I get off tilt while trading?
The most effective method is to close your trading platform and take a physical break — walk away from the screen, exercise, or take a 30-minute break. Pre-planned rules like 'stop trading after 3 consecutive losses' make this automatic.