Many people don't understand why I operate this way. Moving the stop-loss to the cost price, is it really that strange? This is called capital protection, and it is the first thing every trader should do—first safeguard the principal, then have the chance to make money. Profits come and go normally, but if the principal is lost, the game is over. Many people turn it around, focusing solely on chasing profits, and end up pushing themselves out of the game. Instead of taking such big risks for a small return, it's better to ensure you can survive and continue trading. Starting with capital preservation, this is the healthy trading logic.
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WalletsWatcher
· 22h ago
Well said, having the principal alive is the key, and that's how I do it too.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 22h ago
Can you break even just by moving the stop loss to the cost price? Bro, your idea is too idealistic. In real trading, things are never that smooth.
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airdrop_huntress
· 23h ago
Stop-loss moving to the cost price? Ha, I've heard this excuse too many times, and in the end, it's these people who get liquidated.
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AlphaWhisperer
· 23h ago
It sounds right, but to be honest, most people can't do it. Human nature is greedy; when they see a profit, they want to gamble again.
Many people don't understand why I operate this way. Moving the stop-loss to the cost price, is it really that strange? This is called capital protection, and it is the first thing every trader should do—first safeguard the principal, then have the chance to make money. Profits come and go normally, but if the principal is lost, the game is over. Many people turn it around, focusing solely on chasing profits, and end up pushing themselves out of the game. Instead of taking such big risks for a small return, it's better to ensure you can survive and continue trading. Starting with capital preservation, this is the healthy trading logic.