Closing positions can be profitable, but the speed is never determined by market ups and downs; it depends on whether you can control your own mindset.
The most heartbreaking thing isn't floating losses, but experiencing this—two days ago, I made over five hundred thousand, only to give it all back with a single bearish candle. The pain of gaining and then losing it all is more devastating than simply losing money, and it can be more crushing.
In my early years, I was the same way. As long as there was floating profit in my account, I wanted to add positions. Once I was caught, I would stubbornly hold on. After several rounds of market turbulence, I finally understood a fundamental truth: the core of position rolling isn't about how fast you roll, but about how ruthlessly you wait.
Wait for what? Wait for a truly confident market signal, wait for the main funds to start moving. Honestly, most people aren't lacking in technical skills; they are ruined by their own "recklessness"—always thinking about trying a quick move, and ending up making mistakes each time. Try ten times, and get burned ten times.
The method I’ve figured out isn’t really complicated:
When floating profit reaches 50%, immediately move the stop-loss to the cost basis. No matter how much the market fluctuates, you won't lose on this trade.
If profits double, lock in the main gains, and don’t bother with the remaining small gains.
Ultimately, most people lose money not because they are defeated by the market, but because of the few demons in their minds—fear, impatience, gambler’s mentality, stubborn holding. The destructive power of these is far more terrifying than the ups and downs on the K-line.
Don’t keep dreaming of overnight riches. Hearing about tenfold gains in a day sounds exciting, but what’s the use? True skill lies in holding onto the money you’ve already earned. Opportunities are always present in the market, but once your principal is gone, it’s game over.
If you’re still stuck in the vicious cycle of "chasing when it rises, panicking when it falls," what you need isn’t more advanced technical indicators, but first to fix your trading rhythm and mindset.
There are no shortcuts on this path—just a few key points: act decisively when it’s time, be patient when you can’t see through the market, and cherish the gains when you make them.
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LiquidatedTwice
· 23h ago
Damn, fifty thousand just wiped out in a single bearish candle. This is my daily routine.
Being reckless is truly a terminal illness. Every time I think I can gamble a little.
I need to try the trick of locking in 50% and then moving the stop-loss, otherwise I’ll just keep spinning in place.
The last sentence is brilliant: "Earned and then cherish it"—why can’t I just learn that?
That’s right, the losses aren’t from the market, but from the demons in my mind.
If you can’t see through it, don’t move. That hits home, but I always want to try blindly.
I’ve been dreaming of getting rich overnight for so many years, but my account keeps shrinking.
Holding onto the money I’ve already earned is harder than any technical indicator.
It’s not a technical problem, it’s just that I’m too reckless. This diagnosis is spot on.
Only after losing the principal do I regret it. Why couldn’t I understand this sooner?
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RugpullSurvivor
· 23h ago
The feeling of gaining and then losing is truly intense. Fifty thousand dollars just disappeared with one line; I really understand this kind of collapse.
Holding onto the money already earned is harder than anything else. That really hits home.
Being reckless is truly the number one killer in trading. That's exactly how I blew up.
If you can't fix your mindset, no matter how good your skills are, it's useless. This really struck a chord with me.
When doubling your position, you should lock in your profit. Don't chase after the remaining fish tail; I’ve now figured out this logic clearly.
The dream of getting rich overnight has caused so many people to fail. Once the principal is gone, it's game over.
If you can't see through it, just wait. These six words are easy to say but deadly to do.
I'm still stuck in the vicious cycle of chasing every rise. I need to break this bad habit first.
Moving the stop-loss to the cost basis is a brilliant move. It's like installing an insurance policy for yourself.
Most people are not actually lacking in skills; it's just that the few demons in their minds are causing trouble.
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GateUser-74b10196
· 23h ago
Oh no, fifty thousand just wiped out in a single bearish candle, that must be so painful. Just hearing about it makes me feel bad for you.
To be honest, I’ve also suffered from the impulsiveness disease before, and I’m doing a bit better now. It’s just that mentality, really the biggest enemy.
I’m impressed by the “waiting patiently” approach, but it’s just too hard to execute. Always feel like I’d miss out if I don’t give it a try.
The move of moving stop-loss to the cost line is pretty good; I’ll try it next time I have floating profits.
Holding onto the money I earn tightly, this phrase really hits home. I keep messing up every time.
It’s actually just a psychological game. The market is there every day, but if your mind isn’t right, everything is pointless.
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NFTArchaeologist
· 23h ago
This really hits home. A single 50,000 yuan bearish candle being wiped out is indeed more despairing than just losing money.
To put it simply, it's just reckless hands. I've stepped into this pit countless times too.
I've learned to move the stop-loss to the cost basis, at least it won't collapse.
Really, the hardest part is never just reading the market correctly, but being able to resist adding to the position once you're right. It takes several rounds of liquidation to develop this discipline.
When it doubles, lock in the profit. I still need to ponder this ratio.
Gambler's mentality is like a parasite; it can't be driven out easily in a short time.
Waiting for signals is easier to talk about than to do. Most of the time, you just end up falling asleep while waiting.
Closing positions can be profitable, but the speed is never determined by market ups and downs; it depends on whether you can control your own mindset.
The most heartbreaking thing isn't floating losses, but experiencing this—two days ago, I made over five hundred thousand, only to give it all back with a single bearish candle. The pain of gaining and then losing it all is more devastating than simply losing money, and it can be more crushing.
In my early years, I was the same way. As long as there was floating profit in my account, I wanted to add positions. Once I was caught, I would stubbornly hold on. After several rounds of market turbulence, I finally understood a fundamental truth: the core of position rolling isn't about how fast you roll, but about how ruthlessly you wait.
Wait for what? Wait for a truly confident market signal, wait for the main funds to start moving. Honestly, most people aren't lacking in technical skills; they are ruined by their own "recklessness"—always thinking about trying a quick move, and ending up making mistakes each time. Try ten times, and get burned ten times.
The method I’ve figured out isn’t really complicated:
When floating profit reaches 50%, immediately move the stop-loss to the cost basis. No matter how much the market fluctuates, you won't lose on this trade.
If profits double, lock in the main gains, and don’t bother with the remaining small gains.
Ultimately, most people lose money not because they are defeated by the market, but because of the few demons in their minds—fear, impatience, gambler’s mentality, stubborn holding. The destructive power of these is far more terrifying than the ups and downs on the K-line.
Don’t keep dreaming of overnight riches. Hearing about tenfold gains in a day sounds exciting, but what’s the use? True skill lies in holding onto the money you’ve already earned. Opportunities are always present in the market, but once your principal is gone, it’s game over.
If you’re still stuck in the vicious cycle of "chasing when it rises, panicking when it falls," what you need isn’t more advanced technical indicators, but first to fix your trading rhythm and mindset.
There are no shortcuts on this path—just a few key points: act decisively when it’s time, be patient when you can’t see through the market, and cherish the gains when you make them.