Stop-Loss Isn’t Weakness – It’s Smart Strategy
I used to avoid stop-loss orders because they felt like a sign of doubt in my own trade. I’d think, “What if it hits the stop and then reverses?” That hesitation cost me — big time.
But after taking some heavy hits during volatile moves, I learned the hard truth: using a stop-loss isn’t quitting, it’s protecting your capital. It’s a way of saying, “I’m staying in the game.” Even better, it takes emotion out of the decision-making process.
Now, I always set stop-losses based on a combination of technical levels and my personal risk threshold. And I never place them right on obvious support or resistance zones — that’s prime territory for stop-hunting.
Bottom line? If you’re trading without a stop-loss, you’re not managing risk — you’re rolling the dice. Start trading like a pro. This one habit changed everything for me, and I’ll never go without it again.