Stopping loss is really quite similar to breaking up: dragging it out by not unfriending or clarifying, constantly watching the K-line and making excuses for yourself, in the end losing more than just money—also emotions and time. To put it simply, admitting defeat early is like moving out early; the "interest" saved is a clear mind.

Recently, during the airdrop season, it’s even more obvious. Task platforms are acting like attendance checks, with a points system turning the moon-collecting enthusiasts into office workers… I see a bunch of proposals still being brainstormed and budgeted, and when they lose, they still have to write long explanations. Anyway, I no longer chase explanations, accepting randomness: if you’re wrong, just cut it; don’t drag stop-loss into a chronic torment.