2026-01-08 02:21:58

Many people say they understand stop-loss, but they just can't bring themselves to execute it.

What truly traps most people is never some profound technique, but rather that reluctance to let go. Clearly knowing when to exit, yet repeatedly hesitating in your mind—reluctant to accept that small loss, and even less willing to admit you were wrong about the direction, always thinking "just hold on a bit longer, maybe it will rebound."

What happens in the end? Small losses turn into big losses, and after a wave, you're swept out of the market. You think this is persistence, but in reality, it's greed wasting your time.

When I first entered the market, I was just like this. Staying up late watching the charts, itching to trade, my account gradually shrinking—what collapsed first wasn't the account, but my mindset. Later, I summarized a truth: those who survive the longest in this market are never the most "diligent," but those who are most patient and least impulsive.

So I set a strict rule for myself: no high-probability signals that I haven't clearly understood, no trading. Missing out is nothing; rushing in recklessly is the real death sentence.

Sharing some hard-earned lessons from real money and tears with friends who want to survive longer:

**First, take a break when you can't understand the situation.** Holding cash might be the most underestimated strategy in this market. Maintaining a good mindset and avoiding floating losses is truly valuable.

**Second, never trade based on intuition.** Use preset rules to replace those fleeting emotional judgments.

**Third, set your stop-loss before entering the trade.** This isn't insurance; it's a lifesaver.

**Fourth, don't watch those small timeframes too closely.** They are the easiest to trigger your impulse to trade frequently, and that’s the beginning of your account shrinking.

In the end, it all boils down to one sentence: if you need to withdraw, do so. Preserving your principal is far more important than saving face. The market will never be gentle just because you are soft-hearted.

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NewDAOdreamer

· 01-11 02:19

This really hits hard, right in the heart. Really, I'm that kind of "just one more try" fool, trembling when I enter, unable to get out when my legs go weak. The feeling of being out of the market is indeed comfortable; the lack of floating losses is truly satisfying. Setting stop-losses is easy to do but often gets changed out of greed, and that's the real problem. If you don't understand, just don't touch it. Why is it so hard to follow such a simple principle? Greed is indeed the number one killer of accounts, even more deadly than poor technical skills. I also want to live long, but my hands are just too greedy, haha. Rules are dead, but human nature is alive; that's the trap. Protecting the principal is more valuable than saving face, this saying is worth a lot. Missing out once or twice is okay, but losing everything in one go is truly the end.

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SeasonedInvestor

· 01-09 05:22

You're right, just talking without action is not enough; I've already suffered losses from that before.

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MercilessHalal

· 01-08 02:52

You're absolutely right, it's so true. Stop-loss is really easier said than done. I used to be the same way—knowing I should cut my losses, but I just couldn't bring myself to hit that button. In the end, I got stuck holding a bag that I couldn't get out of.

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nft_widow

· 01-08 02:52

Really, talking about stop-loss is easy, but I haven't actually acted on it. I'm the kind of idiot who knows I should run but still bets on a rebound. Human nature, in trading, is basically a terminal illness.

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StopLossMaster

· 01-08 02:40

Really, itching hands is a terminal illness. Human weakness, everyone. I only understand after stepping into the pit. Holding no position is not giving up; it's waiting for the gunshot. If there's no signal, don't move. This is the realization I gained after many limit-downs. Watching too many small cycles will fry your brain, really. Set your stop-loss and don't regret it; regret means you're doomed. Greed harms people. I've seen too many accounts completely wiped out because they couldn't bear that little loss. To put it simply, it's a mindset game; technical skills are just superficial tricks.

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AirdropHunter9000

· 01-08 02:34

Really, I've heard too many people talk about stop-loss, but they still get swept out of the market. A soft hand is a deadly disease. If you don't understand, just close your position. I now deeply realize that it's much more comfortable than frequently trading and blowing up your account. I understand too well how small losses can turn into big losses. In the end, I realized that those who live long are either diligent or able to sit still. To put it simply, greed is the culprit. The market won't treat you well just because you can't bear to let go. Stop-loss seems simple, but actually executing it is really a test of human nature.

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