2026-01-05 18:24:20

Ethereum's current price level is a bit awkward. When it rises, confidence is high, but once it reaches this point, doubts start to creep in—Is there still room for a breakout? Or has it already peaked? In such situations, setting a stop-loss becomes especially important.

Not setting a stop-loss feels uneasy, as if a sudden crash could catch you off guard. But if you do set a stop-loss, you're worried about getting stopped out at the worst possible moment, watching the market rise while you get kicked out. Many people probably have experienced this dilemma.

The key is to ask yourself: Is the potential for upward movement at this level worth risking the downside? Different people might have different answers, but no matter what you choose, setting a stop-loss properly is definitely something to think through.

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-06 15:45

It's really being tortured by this position to the point of collapse. Not only do I lose sleep over stops, but as soon as I stop out, it goes up.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-05 18:53

Schrödinger's stop-loss, being hit and not losing money at the same time, is the philosophy Ethereum has taught me. Not setting a stop-loss is a gambler's mentality; setting a stop-loss is still a gambler's mentality. The difference is one dies quickly, the other dies slowly. Basically, this is the eternal dramatic conflict of the supply and demand curve. I went all-in in the first act, anyway, bubbles are also part of art history. Actually, the awkwardness at this position perfectly aligns with the core logic of bear market aesthetics. Stop-losses are like insuring artworks—you never know whether the next moment they'll appreciate or become worthless paper.

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MoonMathMagic

· 01-05 18:52

Oh my god, it's this position again. I'm torn every time. Set a stop loss to avoid getting caught off guard, but if I don't, I can't sleep. It's really a dilemma. I just want to ask if there's anyone who has never been liquidated. If you say so, I promise I won't laugh.

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 01-05 18:36

Stop-loss is easy to talk about but really hard to implement... Every time, it's a gamble with my own mental resilience.

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BlockDetective

· 01-05 18:24

Really, right now is the position of stubbornness; whether to set a stop loss or not is both uncomfortable. Once being pushed out of a position, that feeling was truly unforgettable. Is this wave a breakout or a top? Honestly, no one can say for sure, it all depends on luck. Stop loss is a psychological game; setting it makes you afraid of missing out, not setting it makes you afraid of liquidation. Sometimes it's better to just let it go; anyway, anxiety can't change the trend. To be honest, you still need to ask yourself how much you can afford to lose and sleep peacefully. Ethereum at this price level is indeed awkward, feeling like it’s stuck between up and down.

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