Getting caught in a position doesn't mean giving up; the key is what to do next.

Many people's issues are not about the timing of the buy-in, but about managing their mindset after purchasing. Market fluctuations are normal, but panicking and making reckless moves can turn small losses into big ones. My own experience is that when you're caught, first calm yourself down—this is just the beginning of the real test.

First, be clear— as long as your position isn't so heavy that it crushes you and your funds can still support you, unrealized losses don't equal real losses. Many people end up holding onto the bottom price, which is true loss. So the first step is to stay steady and give yourself and the market some time.

Second, you must hold your stop-loss level. This is not empty talk but a prerequisite for continuing to trade. When it's time to exit, do so decisively—don't think about recovering losses. First, control the risk, wait for the market to stabilize, then look for new opportunities to make money. That’s the right way.

For short-term traders, especially, be very careful—hesitation is death. If the direction is wrong, exit immediately. Small losses are small losses; there's nothing shameful about it. This is especially true for volatile coins like SOL, CLO, etc. The pace must be quick, and the mindset must be steady. Protecting your principal is much more important than chasing a big turnaround.

The last point that’s easy to overlook—never use all your bullets at once. Diversifying your positions is not only to reduce risk but also to leave yourself flexibility to respond to sudden market changes. Pay more attention to the combination of technical and fundamental analysis, and less to gut feelings when going all-in.

Ultimately, trading is not about a single big comeback, but about surviving longer and walking steadily. As long as you stay alive long enough, opportunities to make money will naturally come.