What are Maximum Consecutive Losses?

Maximum consecutive losses is the longest unbroken run of losing trades. Longer streaks than the past can normally occur in the future, so it is essential for money management.

Why look at it

• Sizing your capital buffer. Keep risk per trade within a range that survives the expected losing streak.
• A clue to strategy type. High-win-rate types have short streaks; trend-following tends to have longer ones.
• Psychological sustainability. Even a statistically positive EA loses its edge if you stop during a losing streak.

Read max win/loss streaks with max DD and expectancy.