One wrong judgment doesn't mean anything.
What’s more important is that this loss came at just the right time.
After almost a month of consecutive wins, it acted like a mirror, allowing me to see my shortcomings that were hidden by victory. Trading is like life; in the long run, overcoming oneself is far more important than overcoming the market.
Believe in yourself, but also be wary of inertia. Historical experience may bring benefits, but the market always has uncertainties—only by respecting it can one act steadily-----
Reflection on yesterday's operations
Last night, I opened a position near 2830, with emotions driving 70% and inertia accounting for 30%. On a deeper level, it was actually 'fear of missing out' that was at play—afraid of missing out, so I chased the long position. But this goes against what I often say: 'Opportunities that do not belong to the trading system are not called missing out.'
The discomfort after a loss does not come from the stop loss itself, but from the assumption that 'after the stop loss, the market returns to the opening position.' In fact, this trade was based on emotions and points, built on an insufficiently clear foundation. Therefore, there's no need to regret the stop loss.
Facing mistakes is the key to growth.
I never delete posts, whether right or wrong, they remain over time. Only by facing shortcomings can one truly progress.
I mentioned before that I would build positions in the range of 82000-84000 for Bitcoin — at that time the judgment hadn't reached the bottom yet, but due to emotional trading, I not only hit the stop loss but also missed the planned position. This again verifies: seeing the right direction is important, but executing discipline is even more important.
According to my previous analysis, the position is in the range of 2760-2810, with an average price of about 2790. By discipline, it shouldn't have been stopped out, but I opened a double position during the decline. This was clearly driven by emotions. Although the final loss was controlled within 5%, it was a deviation worth noting.
Advice for friends following trades.
So I repeatedly say: please use 'fixed ratios for following trades', do not blindly follow positions. Trading is not about being right every time, but rather, when wrong, making sure the losses are controllable.
This is also the key to maintaining my recent rhythm — I place great importance on the entry position and only act in advantageous ranges. Even if I make a mistake, there is room to respond.
The last bit of insight.
Yesterday's up and down spikes were indeed quite frustrating. But 'the market is always right'. We can't profit from both sides; we can only stick to our own logic and trade within the system.
Today is Friday, and market liquidity is usually average. I rarely open new positions. If a conservative position that meets the system criteria appears, I will still execute it; the rest will be left for next week.
Every stop loss is paving the way for a better decision next time.
Stay patient, stay clear-headed.
Wishing everyone a pleasant weekend, we'll fight again next week.
