When you find yourself trapped in a position that keeps haunting your every move, sometimes the smartest thing to do is walk away clean. Liquidate, reset, and move forward.

Here's the thing: if a trade is consuming your mental energy 24/7, you've already lost the mental edge you need to trade effectively. Your decision-making becomes reactive instead of strategic. You start chasing, overleverage, or hold longer than you should—all because your mind is still stuck on that losing position.

The psychology behind this is simple. When your emotions are locked into a single trade, you lose objectivity. You can't read the market signals clearly. You can't execute other opportunities. Every candle feels personal.

Professional traders know this well: capital preservation beats the ego every single time. Cut the position, clear your head, and come back when you're mentally fresh. That's how you survive long-term in crypto trading.