Compounding is the true king of trading.

All it takes is doubling $100 just 14 times in a row to turn it into over $1.6 million.
That’s why, when you land a big winner, it’s often smartest to reset: take most of your profits off the table and start fresh with a much smaller amount. Doing so lets you chase those high-percentage gains again while giving your account a safety cushion.
I’ve learned this lesson the hard way — more than once.