Sunk cost fallacy

Continuing with something because of what has already been spent on it.

In plain English

Past losses on a position are gone whether you hold or close it. The only question is whether you would open this position now, at this price.

Example

Adding to a losing trade because “I’ve already lost so much on it.”

Trading Psychology

See also

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