Trading is simple in essence; there are only four key points.



First, you must dare to cut losses when wrong. Many people fall here—holding onto the cost price stubbornly, ultimately deepening the loss. Stop-loss is not about giving up; it's about leaving yourself a way out.

Second, you must be able to hold onto the correct position. This is even more difficult than stopping losses. When the market rises, you want to take profits quickly; but after selling, you watch the subsequent gains and feel regret. After choosing the right direction, maintain a steady mindset.

Third, position management. No matter how good a coin is, reckless trading can be suicidal. When to add positions, when to reduce, your risk tolerance must match your actions.

Fourth, execution. Once the plan is made, follow it strictly. You can't change your strategy because of temporary fluctuations, nor can you increase leverage out of greed.

Currently, with BTC, ETH, and SOL showing obvious volatility, it's a perfect time to test these principles. Mastering these four points will help you survive longer in the crypto market.
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BearMarketMonkvip
· 01-06 10:35
Stop-loss is really easier said than done. When prices fall, you want to hold on, but in the end, you end up trapped forever. Holding on is even more impressive—selling after a small profit, only to see the price surge and make you bleed. Poor position management can bankrupt you even with the best coins; I've learned this lesson too many times. Poor execution is probably the biggest test of human nature. After planning for a wave of volatility, changing your mind, and using leverage are basically gambling with your life. The current market trend of BTC, ETH, and SOL truly acts as a mirror to reveal the true nature of the market.
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WalletsWatchervip
· 01-05 01:27
Stop-loss management indeed looks simple but is hard to implement. It’s easy to say but takes at least half a year to endure. Holding on is even better; take small profits and then exit, watching others eat the gains, and your mindset can collapse. Position management is the key to survival; going all-in is just a gambler’s mentality. These four points are spot on, it all depends on who can truly follow through. The recent volatility of BTC is a perfect test of everyone’s resolve.
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GateUser-c799715cvip
· 01-03 11:52
The most difficult thing about stop loss is not the operation, but the psychological construction. Every time I cut meat as planned, I feel like I'm cutting meat...
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ForkThisDAOvip
· 01-03 11:47
That's right, the key is that execution is really difficult. I myself have made mistakes, sticking to the plan only to change the strategy because of a sudden news event. The biggest test is during losses; the mindset when stopping losses is indescribable. If one could truly achieve these four points, they would be financially free long ago, but human nature tends to mess things up.
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OnchainUndercovervip
· 01-03 11:36
The most heartbreaking part about stop-loss is that I am the kind of person who absolutely refuses to cut losses. Every time I want to wait a little longer, only to see the result become a permanent hold. Holding on is even harder. I really watch the limit-up boards slap me in the face. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have cut losses. Position management is said to be simple, but the real problem is that when the market comes, I forget everything completely. A plan? What plan? I look at the K-line and just want to go all in. The word "execution" is far from me. SOL's current performance is a bit desperate; it all depends on who can stick to it without wavering. I've never seen anyone do all four points, all learned through blood and tears. Whoever doesn't leverage during this round of adjustment wins, really.
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