Stop Loss
The Stop Loss: The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned in Trading
In trading, as in life, I realized something essential: the stop loss is not just a technical tool, but also a mental strategy. Learning to let go of what doesn't work, whether it's a bad trade or a wrong decision, has taught me to protect my capital, my time, and my energy.
The stop loss is that limit we set to minimize losses. It's not about admitting failure, but about accepting that the market or a circumstance is not in our favor at that moment. This mindset also applies in life. Many times we cling to projects, relationships, or ideas that don't lead us where we want to go, and letting them go can open doors to new opportunities that are truly worthwhile.
When I started trading, I made the mistake of not using a stop loss out of fear of losing a trade that “maybe” could recover. What I didn't understand was that this fear not only cost me money, but also the possibility of finding better entries. Since then, I learned that exiting a bad trade on time is not losing; it's protecting myself to come back stronger.
My message is simple: set your limits, in the market and in life, and respect them. Because letting go of what doesn't work is not a defeat, it's a strategy to win in the future.
