Pessimists are often logically consistent, while optimists keep moving forward — this is the truth of the market.

When facing market fluctuations, maintaining an optimistic mindset is more important than you think. Lost money? Then spend time refining your strategy and make it back in the next cycle — this is the normal state for professional traders.

But missing out on a yearly upward cycle? That feeling is different. It’s not a financial loss, but a psychological entanglement — year after year reviewing in the community, "If only I had bought back then," and every time the price hits a new high, it only adds to the regret. The cost of this repeated emotional drain is far heavier than timely stop-loss and re-entry.

Instead of being hostage to pessimism, learn to execute and admit mistakes in each cycle. There will always be another opportunity in the market.