In the cryptocurrency world, it is almost impossible not to experience being stuck.
The market changes rapidly, and no one can be 100% accurate, especially during high volatility phases. Have you ever felt that 'as soon as the position is entered, the market goes the other way'?
Today, let's talk about: what to do when your positions are stuck?
✅ Method One: Decisive stop-loss, quick withdrawal
This suggestion sounds harsh, but it is indeed the most direct and effective method.
A stop-loss is not admitting defeat, but leaving bullets for the next opportunity.
Many people hold on and don't stop, but instead get deeper into trouble.
Rather than dragging it into a big loss, it’s better to exit with a small loss and find another opportunity to turn it around.
🔐 Method Two: Locking operations, limiting loss space
Locking positions means holding both long and short positions of the same currency at equal amounts simultaneously.
For example, if you bought BTC at 10,000 and see the downtrend continuing, you can enter an equal short position at 9,900, thus locking the loss within 100U.
Wait for the market to stabilize or reverse, then choose the right time to close one side and reallocate.
Reminder: Locking positions is suitable for those with some experience and not small capital; otherwise, it can easily become more chaotic.
⚖️ Method Three: Hedging to unlock positions, flexible adjustment of positions
This strategy sounds high-end, but its essence is:
If one product is losing, do another product to hedge.
For example, if your BTC long position is stuck, consider going short on ETH or SOL, using the profits to cover the BTC losses.
The risk is: if you judge wrongly, it becomes 'double loss'.
Moreover, it involves multiple targets, requiring strong market sense and strategy.
🧱 Method Four: Hold on until reversal (not recommended for most people)
To be honest, most people, when stuck, first react by saying: let's wait a bit, maybe it will come back up.
The cost of holding is that you don’t know how long it will stagnate or how deep it will fall.
If your position is large, funds are tight, and your mindset is unstable, this method will only accelerate liquidation.
Unless you plan for a long-term hold and have sufficient margin, it is not recommended to hold on lightly.
📌 Summary:
If you are a beginner with limited funds, it's advisable to prioritize:
Quick stop-loss, reorganize thoughts;
Or lock a small position and wait for the opportunity to unlock.
Do not fight against trends with luck, and do not let hope hijack trading judgment.
True experts never rely on hard holding to unlock positions but on flexible adjustments and a good mindset.
If you are currently stuck and don’t know how to adjust;
Or if you want to systematically understand trading methods, judgment logic, and position techniques...
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