#贵金属黄金与白银刷新历史高位 Why is it that I can clearly see I should cut my losses, but I just can't let go?$BDXN $AXS

Honestly, this has less to do with money.

"The market can tolerate your misjudgments, but it cannot tolerate your luck-based mentality."

The most heartbreaking loss I've seen wasn't because of precise stop-loss positioning, but because the trader clearly judged wrong and kept waiting for a rebound.$XAU

Last year, a buddy of mine was still pretty calm when his account was floating a 10% loss: "The trend isn't over, it'll come back." Three months flew by in the blink of an eye. When he checked his account again, the loss had already reached 50%, and he completely lost the courage to act. In the end, he was just worn down by the market.

We often say "loss is loss," which essentially means: "I admit I was wrong, now I have to clean up the mess." Conversely, the phrase "wait for the rebound" implicitly suggests: "I bet the market will save me, I don't want to admit failure."

This isn't trading at all; it's using your account balance to buy face.

Three points must be drilled into your mind:

**1. Stop-loss is essentially the cost of trading**

Just like paying rent to open a store, it's your entry fee to continue playing the game. Those who refuse to pay this fee will ultimately be kicked out by the market.

**2. Treat the "wait a bit longer" thought as your number one enemy**

Whenever this voice appears, ask yourself: if my account were zero right now, would I add to my position at this price? If the answer is no, then now is the best window to cut losses.

**3. Use rules to crush emotions**

Set an unconditional stop-loss discipline: exit when the stop-loss level is hit, stop watching the charts, and don't get caught up in the 0.1% fluctuations. After stopping loss, don't rush to open new positions; give your brain and mindset a pause. Forcing yourself to stay calm—that's the ultimate risk control.

Those who truly understand stop-loss know one thing:

Stop-loss isn't surrender; it's paying a small price to keep playing.

This is the starting point of success.

From now on, losses become predictable and controllable; your mindset gradually shifts from fear of missing out to fear of losing control; your account drawdowns always stay within a safe range.

Final words:

The difference between top traders and ordinary players isn't about who can find the perfect entry and exit points, but about how they face losses—turn around and walk away, or pretend they didn't see it.

The market only punishes those who rely on luck.