How do I control risk with a 'three-layer position'
Many people treat positions like a switch: either fully open or completely empty.
My own habit is: a three-layer position system.
For example (not investment advice):
If the plan for a full position is 30% of total funds, I would split it into: 10% exploratory position + 10% confirmation position + 10% opportunity position.
Exploratory position: When the price reaches a key support/resistance area, start with a small position to test the waters;
Confirmation position: Only add a second layer when there is a significant volume and pattern confirmation;
Opportunity position: Reserved for extreme market conditions or very certain signals.
Benefits:
Even if the judgment is wrong, it's acceptable if the exploratory position is stopped out;
If the direction is correct, it’s not just 'passing lightly' from the beginning.
Learn to break down positions, and your profit and loss curve will look much better than 'all in/empty'.