2025-12-27 14:27:21

When I opened the market software after work, I saw that my account had lost over five thousand U.S. dollars. At that moment, I really felt overwhelmed. I'm currently very conflicted, unsure whether I should decisively close the position to cut losses or hold on and wait to see if it rebounds.

Honestly, this kind of feeling is uncomfortable for any trader. The amount of loss is already quite painful, and psychologically, it's easier to fall into a dilemma: if I close the position, it feels like my previous judgment was wasted; if I continue to hold, I'm afraid it will fall even further.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Please give honest advice—should I focus on risk management, or stay firm in my belief and wait for a rebound? The most feared thing at this moment is making a hasty decision, and I really need to hear the thoughts of those who have been through it.

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liquidation_surfer

· 8h ago

Losing 5,000 is really painful. I've also experienced that despair of checking the market after coming home. Stop-loss is not giving up; it's protecting yourself. Don't let 5,000 turn into 50,000. Instead of waiting for a rebound, it's better to stay alive. Only when you're alive do you have a chance for the next move. My suggestion? First, take half off to calm down. Only then do you have the qualification to gamble with the rest.

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WhaleShadow

· 8h ago

Stopping the bleeding is the most important thing. Don't think about getting your money back. Closing positions and getting a good night's sleep are more valuable than anything. If you lose 5000U, it's gone. Don't keep losing more, brother. At this point, faith is bullshit. First, preserve the principal. Risk management > rebound fantasies. I don't need to tell you which to choose. Trust me, cutting losses is not scary; what's scary is sinking deeper and deeper. Stop loss when needed; this is a painful lesson.

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wagmi_eventually

· 9h ago

Losing more than five thousand and starting to panic, still want to wait for a rebound? Bro, this is the gambler's mentality. --- Honestly, stop-loss is the best risk management. Don't expect miracles. --- I've been through it too, and later found that holding on stubbornly only leads to more losses. The key depends on your principal and tolerance for errors. --- The most taboo thing at this time is being driven by emotions. Stay calm and make decisions. --- Honestly, the lesson from five thousand dollars isn't expensive. Don't gamble back again. --- Close the position or continue, it depends on where your stop-loss level is. --- Every time you lose money, it's the same dilemma. The answer has actually been in your heart all along. --- Instead of waiting for a rebound, think about how to avoid this situation next time.

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StablecoinArbitrageur

· 9h ago

honestly your position sizing is probably already the problem here. if you're sweating 5k that hard, you're overleveraged relative to your actual risk tolerance. checked your order book depth lately? most retail traders don't even *consider* slippage on their exit...

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