Can the accounts be ruined intentionally?

<p id="isPasted">Yes, trading accounts can be ruined intentionally through several methods, ranging from psychological self-sabotage to external malicious activity and prohibited trading practices.</p><p><strong>1. Psychological Self-Sabotage</strong></p><p>Most intentional "ruin" occurs when a trader consciously deviates from their own rules due to emotional distress.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Revenge Trading: Intentionally increasing position sizes after a loss to "win it back" quickly often leads to a total account wipeout.</li><li>Over-leveraging: Using maximum available margin with the intent of a "hero or zero" outcome.</li><li>Ignoring Stop-Losses: Deciding not to close a losing trade because of an "ego" battle with the market. </li></ul><p><strong>2. External Sabotage &amp; Fraud</strong></p><p>If an account is compromised by an unauthorized party, it can be ruined through malicious transactions.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Credential Theft: Sharing login IDs or 2FA codes allows others to execute losing trades or transfer funds.</li><li>Unsecured Access: Using public Wi-Fi or public computers to log in can expose account details to hackers who may "wash" the account through bad trades.</li><li>Misuse of Power of Attorney (PoA): Giving a third party the right to trade on your behalf can lead to intentional ruin if that person is unethical or unqualified. </li></ul><p><strong>3. Prohibited Strategies (Prop Firm &amp; Broker Violations)</strong></p><p>Traders sometimes intentionally use "exploitative" strategies that lead to account termination by the broker.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>System Abuse: Strategies that produce risk-free profits on demo/challenge accounts but are impossible in real markets can result in immediate bans.</li><li>Multi-Account Hedging: Buying on one account and selling on another to "guarantee" a win on one side is strictly prohibited by many platforms and will result in account closure. </li></ul><p><strong>4. Intentional "Risk of Ruin" </strong></p><ul><li>Calculated risk-taking can be mathematically "intentional" ruin if the Risk of Ruin (the probability of reaching zero) is not managed. Risking 10% to 20% of capital per trade creates a high statistical probability of total loss during a normal losing streak.&nbsp;</li><li>To prevent intentional or accidental ruin, traders are encouraged to use 2FA, never share credentials, and strictly adhere to a 1%–2% risk per trade rule. </li></ul>