How is this different from the other loss-streak tools on this site?

This generates a full printable table covering every loss count at once, rather than a single scenario or a broader behavioral reset plan with a cooldown period.

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What should my position-size reduction ladder look like after consecutive losses?

Q: What should my position-size reduction ladder look like after consecutive losses?

The ladder starts at your normal risk per trade and reduces it at each loss tier, either by a flat percentage-point cut or by halving, down to a stop-trading floor you set.

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Jason Parker, Founder of Trading Habits

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This builds a full reference table covering every loss count at once, not a single scenario.

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Fill in the fields on the left and click Generate to build your printable reduction ladder.

How this is different from the other loss-streak tools

This builds a full multi-tier reference table for every loss count at once, in either a flat percentage-point cut or a halving curve, with a built-in stop-trading floor.
The position-size reduction calculator on this site answers one loss count at a time. The reset-plan generator covers a broader behavioral plan with a cooldown and a win streak required to return to normal size. This ladder is a printable numeric card, not a behavioral checklist.
Flat style subtracts a fixed number of percentage points at each loss. Halving style multiplies your risk by one-half at each loss, so it falls faster.
Once a tier reaches your stop-trading floor, the ladder marks it and every tier after it as Stop Trading rather than continuing to shrink your size toward zero.
This is a discretionary planning tool, not a formula guaranteed to protect your account. Decide on your ladder before a losing streak starts, not in the middle of one.

Risk & liability disclaimer: This calculator produces a mathematical estimate based on the numbers you enter. It is not financial advice and does not guarantee any trading outcome. Trading involves risk of loss, and past results do not predict future results. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. We do not guarantee this tool is error-free or suitable for your situation. Always verify results independently and consult a licensed professional before making any trading or financial decision. You could lose some or all of the capital you trade with.

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