In the linked video, the speaker describes adding money after an account balance fell so the number on screen felt less worrying and he would not have to reduce a position immediately. He calls it a way to “trick the brain.” This is a personal anecdote, not a recommendation to deposit more money to maintain a trading position.
A deposit does not reverse a realized loss
Consider a simple example: an account starts with a deposit of 10,000 baht and then records a realized loss of 2,000 baht. The remaining cash is 8,000 baht. If another 2,000 baht is deposited, the cash balance returns to 10,000 baht, but total deposits are now 12,000 baht. In this example, the net realized loss is still 2,000 baht.
This arithmetic excludes fees, withdrawals, and open positions. It separates newly deposited money from trading performance; it is not the speaker’s account statement or a calculation of his portfolio.
Questions to consider before adding money
- Separate cumulative deposits and withdrawals from realized gains or losses and the current result of open positions.
- Record a new deposit as additional capital, not as profit earned from trading.
- Consider how much further loss the added funds could absorb if the price moves against the position.
- Review the reason for the position and its risk before placing another order.
- If you are depositing mainly to relieve pressure or avoid facing a loss, pause and reassess first.
Balance and equity are different account figures
The MetaTrader 5 Android guide to the Trade tab describes Balance and Equity as separate account values. Equity may include the result of open positions, subject to the account’s rules.
The CFTC’s guidance on risk capital advises derivatives traders to use only money they can afford to lose without putting their financial security at risk. This is U.S. guidance; it does not replace Thai requirements or advice relevant to an individual situation.
The example is educational, not a recommendation to add funds or keep a position open. It does not show that depositing money will make it easier to control emotions. Reducing a position or taking a break may be options to consider, but neither is personal advice for a specific account.