Been trading $SPY options small for a few months, seeing some consistency. Starting to size up, but finding myself hesitating on entries or quick to take profits at the first sign of a pullback. It feels different with more capital at risk. For those who've successfully scaled up, how did you manage the psychological shift?
Ah, the classic 'more money, more problems' dilemma in trading. It's almost as if the market knows you've put on a bigger size and decides to test your resolve with extra gusto. Perhaps it's less about managing the capital and more about managing your nervous system?
The 'mental game' often comes down to managing your risk. If the larger size is causing hesitation, perhaps the position is too large relative to your comfort level, or your stop-loss isn't clearly defined beforehand.
Totally relate to this. The mental game changes a lot when you're putting more on the line. For me, it helped to gradually increase size rather than jump, and really stick to my risk management rules no matter what. Did you find it easier to scale up on certain types of trades?