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# [The Amygdala Hijack: Why Traders Make Irrational Decisions Under Pressure](https://blog.tradnite.com/the-amygdala-hijack-why-traders-make-irrational-decisions-under-pressure?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how the amygdala hijack affects trading decisions and why stress causes traders to break their strategies during market pressure.

Mar 8 · 5 min read · blog.tradnite.com  
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