2025-12-27 14:27:21

When I opened the market software after work, I saw that my account had lost over five thousand U.S. dollars. At that moment, I really felt overwhelmed. I'm currently very conflicted, unsure whether I should decisively close the position to cut losses or hold on and wait to see if it rebounds.

Honestly, this kind of feeling is uncomfortable for any trader. The amount of loss is already quite painful, and psychologically, it's easier to fall into a dilemma: if I close the position, it feels like my previous judgment was wasted; if I continue to hold, I'm afraid it will fall even further.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Please give honest advice—should I focus on risk management, or stay firm in my belief and wait for a rebound? The most feared thing at this moment is making a hasty decision, and I really need to hear the thoughts of those who have been through it.

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 2h ago

Over five thousand directly evaporated, I understand this feeling, really can't take it anymore. --- Don't think about it, cut your losses and move on. If you wait for a pullback, you'll just be waiting to lose your fortune. --- Honestly, this is the toughest test, but if your mentality is poor, the next five thousand won't escape either. --- I've been through it too. Closing the position actually feels relieving. What's the point of chasing after a rebound? Living is more important than gambling right. --- Risk management? Ha, easy to say. Everyone wants to take a gamble when they lose, but... it's really time to learn to be smarter. --- Five thousand is nothing; mainly, don't let a single bad decision turn into a fatal blow. That's the real point of not being able to withstand. --- Actually, if you're hesitating, it means you already have the answer in your heart. Most people regret their hesitation in the end. --- Continue holding? That depends on how much more you can lose, how resilient your account is. Otherwise, it's just a gambler's mentality.

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 15h ago

If you can't handle over 5000, think again. Bro, I advise you to stay calm and cool down. Stop watching the market for now; this is when your mind is most likely to get confused. Stopping the bleeding or holding on stubbornly are not the answers. The key is whether you set your stop-loss levels properly before. The biggest fear of losses is emotional takeover, which is basically going off-topic. Listen to me, first treat this order as already dead, then think about whether you would enter at this price if you were to open a new position. If 5000 yuan can't withstand the loss, you need to reflect on your risk management. Don't go all-in on every single trade.

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liquidation_surfer

· 12-27 14:56

Losing 5,000 is really painful. I've also experienced that despair of checking the market after coming home. Stop-loss is not giving up; it's protecting yourself. Don't let 5,000 turn into 50,000. Instead of waiting for a rebound, it's better to stay alive. Only when you're alive do you have a chance for the next move. My suggestion? First, take half off to calm down. Only then do you have the qualification to gamble with the rest.

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WhaleShadow

· 12-27 14:52

Stopping the bleeding is the most important thing. Don't think about getting your money back. Closing positions and getting a good night's sleep are more valuable than anything. If you lose 5000U, it's gone. Don't keep losing more, brother. At this point, faith is bullshit. First, preserve the principal. Risk management > rebound fantasies. I don't need to tell you which to choose. Trust me, cutting losses is not scary; what's scary is sinking deeper and deeper. Stop loss when needed; this is a painful lesson.

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wagmi_eventually

· 12-27 14:36

Losing more than five thousand and starting to panic, still want to wait for a rebound? Bro, this is the gambler's mentality. --- Honestly, stop-loss is the best risk management. Don't expect miracles. --- I've been through it too, and later found that holding on stubbornly only leads to more losses. The key depends on your principal and tolerance for errors. --- The most taboo thing at this time is being driven by emotions. Stay calm and make decisions. --- Honestly, the lesson from five thousand dollars isn't expensive. Don't gamble back again. --- Close the position or continue, it depends on where your stop-loss level is. --- Every time you lose money, it's the same dilemma. The answer has actually been in your heart all along. --- Instead of waiting for a rebound, think about how to avoid this situation next time.

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StablecoinArbitrageur

· 12-27 14:31

honestly your position sizing is probably already the problem here. if you're sweating 5k that hard, you're overleveraged relative to your actual risk tolerance. checked your order book depth lately? most retail traders don't even *consider* slippage on their exit...

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