Holding a losing position in the futures market is a state when an investor maintains a position that is at a loss, hoping that the price will reverse to recover capital or make a profit. This is a risky strategy, as futures use high leverage, causing losses to potentially escalate quickly. Holding a losing position for a long time not only creates psychological pressure but can also lead to a margin call if the account does not have enough to maintain the position. Therefore, investors need discipline and to establish clear stop-loss points to manage risk effectively.

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