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How to Lock Profits at 1:5 — Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

Published Apr 16, 2026 Transcribed Aug 7, 2026 S SerCrypto
Beginner 1 min read For: Beginner retail traders and investors looking for a simple, practical stop-loss and profit-taking strategy.
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AI Summary

This video explains a practical stop-loss management strategy for open trading positions. It presents two options: taking profit in parts, or waiting for a significant price drop and then dragging the stop-loss to lock in a 1:5 reward-to-risk outcome. The goal is to secure profit while still giving the trade room to run further.

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Two position-management options

Either fix the position in parts to secure profit, or wait until the price has fallen significantly and then drag the stop-loss.

[00:14]
Locking profit at a 1:5 ratio

If the price returns after dragging the stop-loss, the deal closes in profit with a 1:5 ratio, securing profit while allowing the trade to show much more.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 00:02 Decide whether to fix the position in parts or wait for the price to fall significantly.
2 00:14 Drag the stop-loss up after the price has dropped significantly.
3 00:14 Allow the trade to close in profit automatically at a 1:5 ratio if the price returns.

Study Flashcards (3)

What are the two options for managing a profitable position mentioned in the video?

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You either fix the position in parts (partial profit-taking) or wait until the price has fallen significantly and then drag the stop-loss.

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What happens if the price returns after you drag the stop-loss?

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If the price returns after dragging the stop-loss, the deal closes in profit with a ratio of 1:5.

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What is the goal of waiting for a significant drop before dragging the stop-loss?

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To secure profit while giving the trade a chance to show much more upside.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Two ways to handle an open position

Gives a clear decision framework: fix in parts or wait for a drop and drag the stop.

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Locking profit at a 1:5 ratio

Shows how to secure gains while still allowing the trade room for a larger move.

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[00:00] опять же не забываем передвигать стоп лосс либо мы тут фиксируем позицию частями либо дожидаемся когда цена уже хорошо свалилась и стоп лоссик перетягиваем чтобы у нас в случае возврата цены сделка закрылась в профит с соотношением допустим 1 к 5 то есть мы все

[00:18] равно прибыль зафиксировали но при этом мы даем сделке шанс показать гораздо больше

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