People often ask me: how can contract trading be as smooth and stable as turning on a tap, and is making a little profit enough? My answer is always straightforward—there's no foolproof method to win. To achieve stable profits in this market, essentially, you need to master a few key points. Don’t think about getting rich overnight, and don’t bet with a gambler’s mentality. Whether you can make money ultimately depends on whether you pay attention to the details.

First, ask yourself a question—the most important one: "How will this trade end?"

It’s not about how you enter the position, but when you plan to exit. Setting take profit and stop loss isn’t some advanced theory, but in practice, most people tend to slack off. Many traders claim to understand risk management, yet when placing orders, they often don’t set any safeguards. When the market moves against them, they start fantasizing: "This correction will rebound soon." And what happens? The more they stubbornly hold on, the more uncomfortable it gets. In the end, they either cut losses at the lowest point or get wiped out by the market with no chance to fight back.

Another common problem: when making profits, they’re overly cautious; when losing, they become stubborn. They want to run after a small gain, but when facing losses, they stubbornly hold on, always thinking, "Just a little more, the rebound will come." This trading pattern might bring some small luck in the short term, but over a longer timeline, you’ll find your account can’t hold up, and in the end, you’re the one losing.

Those who truly survive long-term in the contract market are not those who rely on intuition or flashes of insight, but traders with clear plans and strategies. Even if they make wrong judgments, they can cut losses within their predefined risk range, preventing emotions from controlling decisions and avoiding account blow-ups. Conversely, those who operate purely on feelings will eventually get liquidated—it's only a matter of time. I’ve personally paid the price for this kind of self-deception, and the lessons learned are profound.

Ultimately, the key to winning or losing in contract trading isn’t how well you read the charts, but how calm you can stay. Don’t rush to show off your analytical skills; first, stabilize your rhythm, define your risk boundaries, and gradually find your own way of trading. When you no longer fear losses and no longer trade blindly, you’ll be surprised to find that the market isn’t that complicated, and making money isn’t that difficult.