2026-01-15 13:23:14

The word "stop loss" is something many traders don't want to hear. Psychologically, it feels like giving up, as if admitting a loss means admitting defeat. But the truth is exactly the opposite.

In the futures market, the consequences of not setting a stop loss are far more serious than you imagine. You're betting your principal on the market direction, completely entrusting your fate to the market. A sudden plunge could wipe out your entire position, destroying years of accumulated gains.

How do truly skilled traders approach this? Their mindset about stop loss is completely different from ordinary people. They don't look at the chart and decide whether to cut losses based on feelings. Instead, they set the rules before opening a position.

Take BTC as an example. Suppose you enter a long position with 100,000 USDT. You set a stop loss at 98,000 USDT, which is a -2% loss. When the price drops to this point, the system automatically closes the position. The loss is locked in, but your account remains alive, allowing you to continue fighting in this market.

This may seem like admitting defeat, but in reality, it's about preserving the opportunity to turn things around at the smallest cost. Small stop losses are the ticket to surviving in the crypto world. Preserving your principal allows you to wait for the next wave of market opportunities. Those who frequently lose 50% or even get liquidated simply haven't fully understood this principle.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 16h ago

Well said, small stop-loss and great wisdom, only by staying alive can you make money.

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 16h ago

That's right, those who stubbornly hold on haven't made it this far, really. --- Stop-loss is the capital for survival; if the account is gone, everything is over. --- Set rules before opening a position; this is the way of professionals. --- Many people, because they can't bear to cut losses, lose everything in a single crash. --- A 2% stop-loss sounds like a loss, but it's actually an opportunity to stay alive. --- Traders who don't set stop-losses will eventually go to zero; this is not a prophecy. --- Protect the principal > pursue profits; how many times have I said this, yet some still don't listen. --- Trade based on intuition, and you'll just wait for liquidation. --- Small stop-loss, big turnaround, it's that simple. --- People who get liquidated think they can break even next time, but there won't be a next time.

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rekt_but_vibing

· 16h ago

To be honest, I've heard this theory a hundred times, but when it comes to actually executing? I still can't resist... The psychological barrier is just too hard to overcome.

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FadCatcher

· 16h ago

That's right, not cutting losses is like slow suicide. I've seen too many people hold onto losing positions until they explode. You should have developed this habit long ago; small stop-losses really save lives. I've heard too many blood and tears lessons—waking up one day to find everything gone, it's terrifying. Set strict rules and forget emotions—that's the correct attitude for trading. It's basically gambling, so why deceive yourself into thinking it's investing?

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CryptoSurvivor

· 16h ago

Here comes another advice to set stop-losses, I just don't believe in this superstition Not setting a stop-loss did lead to a blow-up once, now I’ve changed, but I’m still a bit stubborn Protecting the principal is indeed important, only by staying alive can you turn things around That’s right, but the execution is the hard part I feel like I’m one of the 50% who suffer losses, I need to reflect How to say it, setting a stop-loss is like taking medicine, you know it’s good but it’s hard to swallow I’ve taken it to heart this time, starting with 2% to try Really, it’s always luck-driven, and the market teaches you a lesson in the end Staying alive is the key, this phrase really hit me

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ProofOfNothing

· 16h ago

That's right, not stopping losses is like gambling with your life. Think carefully, a 2% loss vs liquidation, do you still need to think about the choice? Another late-night moment of enlightenment. Set your rules and stop watching the charts, keep a good mindset. Survival first, there's no room for dead people in crazy profits.

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MeaninglessGwei

· 16h ago

That's right, but too many people refuse to admit it. My friend last time couldn't even bear to cut 2%, and as a result, his position was wiped out completely, and he's still trying to buy the dip. Living is more important than anything else. If the account is gone, everything is gone. Failing to pass the psychological barrier of stop-loss is a suicidal trade; you'll be doomed sooner or later. If this wave of market movement hadn't been set with a 2% stop-loss, I would have disappeared long ago. Basically, it's greed. You insist on making the last dollar, but in the end, you lose your principal. Stop-loss is not about admitting defeat; it's giving yourself a chance to survive, everyone. People who get margin called are actually those who have no concept of stop-loss. They deserve it.

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