Recently, I experienced a thought-provoking trade. At first, I observed what seemed to be a secure bottom triangle consolidation breakout pattern, so I decided to enter with a base position, anticipating that I would increase the position again when the subsequent market trend pumps. However, the market's movement was completely unexpected.

The original expected scenario was: a quick rise after the breakout, waiting for profits. But the actual situation was: just as I entered the market after the breakout, I encountered a large-scale washout.

Faced with this situation, I found myself in a dilemma: should I continue to hold or cut my losses? If I insist on holding, I worry that the market will continue to fall, leading to greater losses; if I choose to cut my losses, I fear missing out on a potential rebound opportunity. In the end, I chose to cut my losses. However, it is both laughable and tragic that just after I closed my position, the market returned to the vicinity of my initial entry point and then began a real pump.

This experience makes one sigh: sometimes, luck is indeed a part of strength. Or rather, the market trends are like the greatest metaphysics, difficult to predict.

This is the essence of trading, full of dramatic opportunities and challenges. In the face of such results, what we can do is adjust our mindset, summarize our experiences, and prepare for the next trade. After all, the market will not change because of our emotions; it is always testing the psychological endurance and decision-making ability of every trader.