Crypto Contract Survival Guide: Six Tips to Help Traders Survive Every Market Season

The market shows no mercy. Surviving is already winning. Brothers, I am Nam. Six years of navigating crypto, I have seen every scenario: some people change their lives overnight, while others “disappear” after just a few clicks. Contracts are a harsh playground — not for emotions, and certainly not for complacency. To go the distance, you need a set of rules simple enough to follow, disciplined enough to protect your account. Below are six survival principles I’ve distilled from real money and real lessons: Low Capital — Control Losses — Follow the Trend — Increase with Conditions — Periodic Profit Taking — Disciplined Reinvestment. Each principle comes with specific actions you can apply immediately.

1. Low Capital: Buy Time Before Making Profits Rule: Enter initial trades with no more than 10% of total capital. The market always finds ways to punish those who think “this time is a sure thing.” Low capital helps you buy time — time to observe, correct mistakes, and come back stronger. When your position is small, your mindset stays steady; with a steady mindset, your actions become more accurate. Remember: Capital management is the first line of defense. If this line breaks, all strategies become meaningless.
2. Control Losses: Exit at 3%, Not Speculation Rule: Set a stop-loss before entering a trade. Max loss per trade is 3% of total capital. Stop-loss is not an expense; it’s an insurance fee that allows you to stay in the game. A 3% loss is a scratch; a 30% loss is a serious injury, very hard to recover from. Discipline in stopping losses saves your account more than any indicator.
3. Follow the Trend: Let the Wind Fill Your Sails Rule: During strong uptrends, prioritize buying; during strong downtrends, prioritize selling. Confirm the trend: Moving averages aligned in the same direction + increasing trading volume. Don’t try to catch the bottom or the top. Let the big money flow guide you. Following the trend is leveraging the market’s momentum to amplify profits. Trend is an ally. Don’t turn it into an opponent.
4. Increase with Conditions: Only Add When Winning Rule: Only increase when the trade reaches 1R (profit equal to the initial risk). Adding volume should not exceed 50% of the initial position. Adding is like pouring more fuel into a running engine — not steering a car about to crash. Never average down when going against the trend — that only deepens the hole.
5. Periodic Profit Taking: Profits Must Go to Your Wallet Rule: Withdraw 20%–30% of profits weekly to your bank account. Your account balance on the exchange is just a number until you close the trade. Turning “paper profits” into real money helps protect your gains and keeps your ego in check. Markets fluctuate rapidly: today’s smile could be tomorrow’s tears. Taking profits locks in gains.
6. Disciplined Reinvestment: Let Profits Snowball Rule: Take half of the profits, keep the other half as margin for the next cycle. Repeat the process. Getting rich quickly is rarely sustainable. Accounts grow through small, consistent wins, avoiding deep crashes. Let compound interest work for you. Final Message Everyone dreams of “changing their life in one trade,” but most pay the price in one trade. The biggest secret in the market isn’t in indicators, but in account longevity. Survive long enough, and opportunities will find you. Discipline today equals profits tomorrow. Protect your capital first, profits will follow. Quick Practice Checklist Initial position ≤ 10% of capital Set automatic stop-loss, risk ≤ 3% of capital Trade only with trend (MA + Volume) Increase when reaching 1R, add ≤ 50% of initial position Withdraw 20%–30% profit weekly Keep 50% profit for reinvestment cycle Risk note: Trading with high leverage contracts involves high volatility. The above content shares experience, not investment advice. Only use capital you can afford to lose and always prioritize account safety.