2026-01-03 03:21:45

A small red opening, it feels like there is still hope this year to recover last year's losses. Recently, I realized I have a problem—whenever I have free time, I want to adjust my positions. Frequent trading actually makes me more likely to lose money. Instead of staring at my account every day and feeling annoyed, it's better to shift my focus elsewhere.

Later, I started to get into crypto derivatives trading, and the high-frequency interaction definitely attracts me. Every opening of a position provides instant feedback, and this sense of excitement gradually shifted my attention away from traditional accounts. It's a bit like finding a hobby to divert attention—much better than frequently adjusting positions and risking losses.

Looking at it this way, mental state management really has a big impact on trading. Whether it's stocks or derivatives, controlling the impulse to trade frequently might be the key to long-term survival. Sometimes switching to a different trading instrument can help maintain emotional balance.

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NFTPessimist

· 11h ago

Well... isn't this just "using contract trading to break the habit of frequent operations"? It sounds like using poison to detoxify. I have to be honest. Basically, it's about finding something more刺激 to numb oneself. But what’s the result? With leverage on contracts, you still get wiped out quickly. Managing your mindset is indeed important, but is turning to contracts really "balanced"? It looks to me like just changing seats at the gambling table to keep losing money...

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JustHereForMemes

· 11h ago

Haha, that thrill from contracts is really addictive... Under the guise of distraction, it's still gambling.

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IronHeadMiner

· 11h ago

Don't fool yourself. Jumping from stocks to contracts is just gambling somewhere else. Listening to the excuse of shifting attention sounds so bright. The thrill of trading contracts is just gambler's psychology. Immediate feedback when opening a position? That's designed to harvest the little guys, I'm truly amazed. Frequent trading indeed leads to losses, but frequent contract trading is even more亏... This logic is a bit absolute. Mentality management is indeed important, but the key is self-control. I just don't have it, haha. Last year, I suffered losses and wanted to turn things around. Choosing the contract route is a bit risky, brother.

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FarmHopper

· 11h ago

Haha, you're right. It's just that frequent operations are easy to break the game. --- I understand the thrill of trading contracts, but be careful not to switch from frequent position adjustments to frequent liquidations. --- Mindset is really the hardest part, much more difficult than technical skills. --- Losing money last year and wanting to turn things around this year—this idea needs to be stopped... Stability is the way to go. --- Turning to contracts for excitement... this logic is a bit extreme, feels like it's just another way to self-deceive. --- For those who can't resist the itch, changing to more varieties is pointless. --- That's what they say, but how many can truly let go? I'm still fighting myself anyway.

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