2026-01-01 14:41:50

Happy New Year #2026 , wishing you all the best !!!! 🥂

The market tells us that every trader must set proper stop-losses, capital is the only source of survival, so I’ll give everyone a few tips

01 Profit belongs to you only when it hits your pocket
I’ve seen too many people, including myself, who once closely monitored the “highest point” on the chart, as if not selling at the peak — is a failure. And what’s the result? The market fluctuates, and unrealized profit disappears like a soap bubble, instantly.
Remember that the market’s best ability is to punish greed. Right now, I unconditionally follow three rules:
10% growth — nerves must be tense. As soon as the price returns to your entry point, don’t dream, don’t hesitate — close the position immediately. This is not a loss — it’s profit, preserve your capital, and there will be another opportunity.
20% growth — your brain must work faster than your hands. Be sure to lock in at least half of the profit. For the remaining position — raise the stop-loss to the entry price, and let the profit run itself. Even if it doubles later — don’t envy — you’ve already won, earning more or less is the market’s reward.
30% growth — you need to “clench your fists.” At least half of the profit should be secured. Don’t guess where the top is — it’s forming, not guessing. Opening a position is just the first step, closing it is the real art.
A true master is not the one who earns the most on a single deal, but the one who consistently takes every profit into their pocket.

02 Cut the meat quickly, stop-loss is your lifeline
This has saved me at least three times. Losing with hope is the beginning of the end for your account. I personally saw a friend who started with 50 thousand and lost it trying to get back to the initial amount, constantly adding and holding, and eventually — the hole got deeper, and overnight 300 thousand disappeared. That silence on the phone — worse than any scream.
My minimum — any deal, if the decline reaches 15%, — definitely close the position. Someone might say: what if the price returns after that? I’ll say — it means you chose the wrong entry point. The best opportunities are not to be guessed, but to be used. The market is not short of opportunities, but of the ability to preserve capital. One deep drawdown may require ten successful deals to compensate. Tailing is not the way out, and instead of a return — you’ll get a liquidation notice.
Remember, a deal without a stop-loss is not an investment, but a game with life. Set your stop-loss so that it becomes an automatic reaction, like a seatbelt while driving.

03 Selling too early — is not shameful, but fearing to return — is foolish
This is a progressive lesson against human nature. When you plan to lock in profit, and the price continues to rise — everyone has experienced this “sold too early” disappointment. But the difference between a master and an ordinary person is in subsequent actions.
If the price returns to the level where you sold, and the logic of its growth has not changed — confidently buy back. Don’t think it will lose face — this way you preserve your expenses, and your account will have a flexible cash flow.
Even more importantly — even if you hesitated and the price has already returned to the sale level, you need to buy again. Many regret the commissions or the price difference, but compared to losing the entire trend — these costs are almost insignificant. Discipline is more valuable than one or two trades.
In this market, those who survive are not the smartest, but those who are best at “being afraid.” Don’t dream of perfect entry and exit — that’s for gods. We, ordinary traders, can only embed discipline in our hearts and make risk management a habit.
The market always moves, but your capital doesn’t have to. I hope these three tips, gained through blood and tears, will become a small beacon on your trading path. If they helped you — follow me, and we’ll talk more about how to stay alive longer and longer in this tough market. And finally — Happy New Year, ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌, may everything go up in the trading world

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2026-01-01 14:03:31

Happy New Year #2026 , wishing you all the best !!!! 🥂
The market reminds us that every trader should set proper stop-losses. Capital is your only resource to survive; here are some tips for everyone:

01 Profits only truly belong to you once they are in your pocket
I’ve seen too many people, including myself, fixate on the “highest point” on the chart, as if not selling at the top is a failure. And what’s the result? During market fluctuations, unrealized gains vanish like bubbles, turning into nothing in the blink of an eye.
Remember, the market’s greatest skill is punishing greed. I now strictly follow three rules:
A 10% increase should tighten your nerves. When the price falls back to your cost line, don’t fantasize, don’t hesitate—liquidate immediately. If you don’t lose on this trade, it’s a win; preserving your capital is the key to the next round.
A 20% increase requires quick thinking. You must force yourself to realize at least half of your profits. For the remaining position, raise your stop-loss to the cost price, letting profits run freely. Even if it doubles again later, don’t be envious—you're already a winner. Making more or less is just the market’s reward.
A 30% increase demands “clenching” your resolve. At this point, at least half of the profits should be solidly realized. Don’t guess where the top is; the top is created by exiting, not guessed. Opening a position is just the threshold; closing it is true mastery.
Real experts are not those who earn the most on a single trade, but those who can steadily pocket every bit of profit.

02 Cutting losses quickly; stop-loss is your lifeline
This has saved me at least three times. Holding onto hope during losses is the beginning of account death. I’ve seen a friend lose from 500,000 to zero, desperately trying to recover by adding more, only to see the hole grow bigger, and finally, over three million evaporated overnight. That silent calm over the phone was more suffocating than any scream.
My bottom line is: any trade that drops 15% must be stopped out unconditionally. Someone might ask, “What if it rebounds right after I cut?” I tell you, that only shows your timing was wrong. The market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is the ability to preserve your capital. A deep loss that isn’t cut often takes ten successful trades to recover. Holding on blindly usually results in liquidation, not a rebound.
Remember, trading without a stop-loss isn’t investing—it’s gambling with your life. Set your stop-loss as a muscle memory, as natural as buckling your seatbelt when driving.

03 Selling too early isn’t shameful; not daring to buy back is foolish
This is an advanced lesson against human nature. When you take profits as planned, but the price continues to rise, everyone has experienced the regret of “selling too early.” But the difference between experts and ordinary traders is in what they do next.
If the price pulls back to your original sell point, and your logic for buying remains unchanged, then buy back boldly. Don’t worry about losing face—this way, your cost basis stays the same, but your account gains more flexible cash flow.
More importantly, even if you hesitate and the price rebounds to your sell price, you should grit your teeth and buy back. Many people feel distressed about the small transaction fee or spread, but compared to the loss of missing out on a trend entirely, this cost is negligible. The value of discipline far exceeds the difference in one or two trades.
In this market, those who survive are not the smartest, but those who understand “fear” best. Don’t always dream of perfectly bottoming out or topping out—that’s the work of gods. We ordinary people can only engrain discipline into our bones and turn risk control into an instinct.
Markets are always there, but your capital isn’t necessarily. I hope these three heartfelt truths, earned through blood and tears, can serve as a small lamp on your trading journey. If you find them useful, feel free to follow me, and we’ll talk more about how to survive longer and longer in this brutal market. Lastly, I wish everyone a prosperous new year in the trading market ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

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