The Six Fatal Mistakes of the Bankrupt Trader

Most traders don’t go broke because the market is “rigged.” They go broke because they commit the same six predictable mistakes—then act surprised when the account hits zero.In this episode, I break down The Six Fatal Mistakes of the Bankrupt Trader: quitting a stable job without a runway, trading without a verified edge, confusing backtests with reality, letting emotions drive execution, skipping live testing and risk controls, and ignoring the unsexy business logistics (taxes, structure, insurance, and systems) that can destroy even a skilled trader.This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a failure checklist—so you can audit your process, tighten your rules, and stop playing a game you’re underprepared to survive.