Why Most Traders Struggle to Cut Losses

You saw the red.

You felt the sting.

But instead of cutting the trade… you clung to hope.

Sound familiar?

One of the most common — and costly — mistakes I see in traders, especially in futures, is letting a minor loss snowball into a disaster.

Why does this happen?

Because ego resists being wrong.

Because your brain says, “It’ll come back.”

Because you think holding on shows strength.

But here’s the truth: cutting a loss isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of discipline.

It’s the point where you stop trying to control the market and start respecting it.

Using a tight stop doesn’t mean you’re a bad trader.

It means you’re a smart one.

So next time your trade starts bleeding, don’t wait for a miracle.

Be your own lifeline.

Hit that close button. Own the loss.

Then move forward — wiser, tougher, and still in the game.