Adding positions is really a technical skill, but most people do it purely based on intuition.

Look at this pattern, it's really too common. After being caught in a small position, they start stubbornly adding more, but the more they add, the heavier the position becomes, and the psychological pressure skyrockets. That small loss initially was totally acceptable, but they end up forcing themselves into a big trap that’s impossible to recover from.

Basically, it’s betting that the market will rebound immediately, with no real trend analysis logic behind it.

A truly reliable way to add positions is: wait for the trend to be confirmed before taking action. It should be part of your plan, not a last-minute emergency rescue. Every time you add, there must be a clear signal—maybe a key price level is broken through, volume is supporting the move well, or the overall trend structure is intact—definitely not just "I feel this price is a bit low."

If you find yourself wanting to quickly add more whenever you lose money, stop and think. This actually indicates that your initial entry logic has wavered. Don’t act recklessly—calm down first and stick to basic rules: when losing money, the first reaction should be to cut losses, not to add more.

Only when the market truly proves you’re right should you consider increasing your position. Struggling with your trading strategy? Pay attention to discussions like this to find a trading philosophy that suits you.