Holding 1000U and want to play contracts? Don’t rush into dreams of getting rich—this money actually gives you only 8 chances to make mistakes in the market.

The common problem for most beginners is wanting to double their money right away, but the account hits zero in just a few days. Those who really survive understand one thing: staying alive is more important than winning.

First thing—split your money up.

Don’t throw all 1000U in at once. Divide it into 8 parts, each 125U. Only use one part per trade, and transfer the remaining 875U to a cold wallet or a separate account and lock it away. The benefit: with less money on the books, your mindset becomes more stable. With only 12.5% of your capital at risk, you’re willing to place orders and aren’t afraid of losing. Going all-in is the dumbest move; those who can control themselves already outperform over 90% of retail traders.

Second thing, don’t go wild with leverage.

Keep it within 15x. You can withstand small market fluctuations. Once you go 20x, 50x, or even 100x, a single wick can liquidate you instantly, and you won’t even have time to react. Many think high leverage is a shortcut to wealth, but that’s a game for institutions and quant teams—retail traders just end up giving them money. Leverage is a tool, not magic; don’t treat it like a money printer.

Third thing, cut losses when you need to—don’t hesitate.

If your 125U position loses 10%, that’s 12.5U—cut your losses and walk away. Don’t average down, don’t stare at the screen, and definitely don’t ask in chat groups “can I recover?” After closing your position, turn off your computer, go for a run or take a shower to calm yourself. The words “recover losses” are a curse—they’ll only drag you deeper. Review your trades, but only after your emotions have settled, or you’ll just keep making mistakes.

Fourth thing, cash out your profits.

When your account grows from 125U to 250U, immediately withdraw half. The principal is for trial and error; the profit is what’s truly yours. Don’t use the bridge as a boat—let your principal exit safely, and only then will your risk be zero. Many people just can’t bring themselves to withdraw, and end up losing everything in the next drawdown.

In this contract game, 90% of liquidations aren’t because the market is dangerous, but because people are too greedy.

If you want to win with 1000U, you need to learn to go “slow.” Slow enough that others think you’re timid, slow enough that the market can’t shake you out. As long as you still have your 8 lives, you’ll always have a chance to make money. Being fast doesn’t guarantee you’ll win, but lasting longer always gives you a shot.