How is the recommended cool-down length determined?

This tool uses fixed tiers based on common trading-psychology practice: 5 minutes as a baseline, 15 minutes at a quarter of your limit or one loss in a row, 30 minutes at half your limit or two losses in a row, and 60 minutes at three-quarters of your limit or three or more losses in a row. At 100% or more of your limit, the recommendation is to stop trading for the rest of the day.

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How long should I stop trading after hitting my daily loss limit?

Q: How long should I stop trading after hitting my daily loss limit?

Recommends a cool-down length based on how much of your daily loss limit you've used and your current consecutive losing trades, then runs a live countdown timer in your browser before your next trade.

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How this is calculated

This tool uses a fixed set of tiers, not a scientific formula: 5 minutes as a baseline breather, 15 minutes once you've used a quarter of your daily limit or taken one loss in a row, 30 minutes at half your limit or two losses in a row, and 60 minutes at three-quarters of your limit or three-plus losses in a row.
At 100% or more of your daily loss limit, the recommendation is to stop trading entirely for the rest of the day rather than set a timer and re-enter.
These tiers are a discipline guideline based on common trading-psychology practice, not a rule enforced by your broker, and not a guarantee that stepping away removes all emotional risk.
The timer runs in your browser tab. If you close or reload the page, it resets.

Risk & liability disclaimer: This tool provides an educational discipline guideline only, not financial, psychological, or legal advice. It does not enforce anything on your broker account and cannot stop you from placing a trade. Trading involves risk of loss. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or mental health professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Always verify results independently and consult a licensed professional if you have concerns about your trading behavior.

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