1. What is Stop Loss & Why It’s Important
Stop Loss is a set price where your trade closes automatically if the market moves against you.
Benefits:
Prevents big losses
Avoids emotional trading
Maintains discipline
Protects your capital
Think of it like a seatbelt in a car—it keeps you safe from unexpected crashes.
2. 3 Common Mistakes Traders Make
Setting stops emotionally without logic
Using the same stop size for every trade
Moving the stop loss when losing—this can lead to bigger losses
3. 3 Pro Methods to Set Stop Loss
1. Structure-Based:
Use support/resistance zones. Place SL below support (buy) or above resistance (sell).
2. ATR-Based:
Use market volatility (ATR). SL = Entry ± (1.5–2 × ATR). Good for volatile assets like BTC/ETH.
3. Capital-Based:
Risk only 1–2% of your capital.
Formula: SL = (Account × Risk %) ÷ Position Size
4. Where NOT to Place Stop Loss
Too close to entry
Exactly at support/resistance (give margin)
Round numbers (prone to stop hunts)
5. Avoid Fakeouts (Wick-Proof SL)
Study higher timeframes
Identify fakeout zones
Place SL slightly outside those zones
6. Trailing Stop Loss
Lock in profits by moving your SL as the trade goes in your favor—either manually or using a fixed % trail.
7. Mindset Matters
Don’t remove SL emotionally.
Pro mindset: "If my SL hits, my strategy failed—not me."
Taking a loss is part of smart risk management.
8. Example (BTC Trade)
Entry: $62,000
Support: $61,300
Structure SL: $61,150
ATR SL: $61,250
Capital-Based SL (2% of $1,000): $60,000
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Final Words:
Stop Loss is a skill, not something to fear.
You can't control the market, but you can control your risk.
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