Position trapped? Don't worry, let's talk about how to get through tough times.



**Tip 1: When the trend is gone, it's time to exit**
Wait, I need to be honest here—if your trading logic has completely failed and key technical levels have been broken, then don't hesitate—reduce your position and exit. The worst move is to stubbornly hold on, waiting for a rebound to recover your losses and greedily fight the trend, only to get caught in a cycle of losses, sinking deeper and deeper.

**Tip 2: Source control is the key**
To put it simply, solving a trap is always a passive remedy. True experts have already done their homework before entering—analysis accuracy, stop-loss execution, position management—all are essential. Strictly cut losses, don't hold onto false hope; scientifically allocate your positions, don't go all-in on a single trade. This greatly reduces the chance of getting trapped.

**Tip 3: Find an exit tailored to your situation**
If you're lightly trapped and the bullish logic still holds, then continue holding or lightly trade to average down. But if you're deeply trapped and the trend has completely reversed? Calmly assess whether this position is still worth holding, cut losses if necessary, or switch positions. Sometimes, taking a timely stop-loss is more profitable than stubbornly holding on.

**A final heartfelt message**
Investing is a long-term game, don't focus all your energy on just solving the trap. Protect your capital and keep a steady mindset—that's the top priority.
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AirdropDreamervip
· 8h ago
Honestly, the biggest fear is those who stubbornly hold on and refuse to let go. They should have cut their losses early but still fantasize about a rebound—that's true loss. --- Good risk control is the key; it's much better than trying to recover after the fact. --- I just want to ask, what are people who go all-in with heavy positions thinking? Aren't they afraid of losing everything? --- It's okay to do T+ when lightly trapped, but if you're deeply trapped and still want to average down? That's suicide. --- Continuing to fight when the trend has reversed—that's how much you can deceive yourself, haha. --- The problem is, most people who know these principles still can't do it; mindset is the hardest part. --- Cutting losses in time can make more money than waiting for a rebound, I agree with that. --- Position management is really overlooked by too many people; still hoping to turn things around with a single shot. --- Having a steady mindset is true; otherwise, even the best plan is useless. --- Now that you're trapped at a high level, you realize these things—it's a pity it's too late.
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AllTalkLongTradervip
· 13h ago
Exactly right, stubbornly holding on is really a death sentence. I was caught in that last year, and only then did I realize that cutting losses in time is actually the most profitable move.
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SchrodingerProfitvip
· 13h ago
That's right, stubbornly holding on is suicide. It's high time to recognize this.
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OldLeekNewSicklevip
· 14h ago
Basically, don't stubbornly hold on; when the trend reverses, just run. That's the truth.
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SelfRuggervip
· 14h ago
That's reasonable, but we all know that execution is the real challenge... Most people's stubbornness is just psychological.
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SignatureAnxietyvip
· 14h ago
It was about time to cut losses and stop, but now rushing to get out of the trap. Truly, regret medicine can't be taken, brother.
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AllInAlicevip
· 14h ago
That's right, stubbornly holding on is really a death sentence. I was like that before, insisting on waiting for a rebound, and as a result, half of my position went to zero directly.
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