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Why Taking a Loss Can Help Your Trading Account Grow

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As a day trader taking multiple trades per day, it's even more crucial to know when to cut your losses. Let me explain how taking a loss can still help your trading account grow, even when day trading.

Suppose you start with a short position on Bitcoin/Tether futures with 30x leverage. This means that your gains and losses will be magnified by a factor of 30. If the price of Bitcoin goes against your short position, you could face significant losses. But by also taking a long position at a higher price, you are betting on the price going up, potentially reducing your overall risk.

For example, let's say you take three trades per day with $500 in the capital. Your short position is at $21,654 with leverage of 30x, and your long position is at $21,891 at $195. Despite your efforts, your short position is still at a loss. However, instead of letting this discourage you, you take advantage of the extra money you have, which started at $500 and grew to $695 through scalping while the price of BTC/USDT continued to go up.

If your short position goes against you and reaches the liquidation price of $21,161, your short position would likely be at a high profit, potentially offsetting the loss from your long position. By cutting your losses on the short position, you can protect your trading account from further damage and still have capital available for future trades.

In contrast, if you held on to your losing short position and refused to cut your losses, the market could continue to move against you, resulting in more significant losses or even liquidation. In this scenario, you would have missed out on profitable trades due to a lack of available capital.

As a day trader, cutting your losses is crucial to the growth of your trading account. By taking a loss and freeing up capital for future trades, you can increase your chances of finding profitable opportunities. On the other hand, holding on to losing positions can lead to more significant losses and missed opportunities. Remember to have a plan in place, stick to it, and cut your losses when necessary.

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