It is not a pleasant subject, but it is one that comes up often among Forex traders — when is it time to quit? The fact is that this is a field in which many people try, but few actually succeed. The failure rate among Forex traders is estimated to be higher than 95 percent (possibly even higher than that). Considering that, the odds are weighted heavily against you. The foreign exchange market is a tough place to cut it, and not only that, but trading can have an addicting effect on many people. There is a strong element of chance, which is always present when you trade currencies, and so for many people who have lost a lot, it becomes a gamble to try and get back on top. Many people trade for years and years without becoming profitable. When do you call it quits and move on with your life?