2026-01-07 13:27:06

Crypto circles are very real—profits come quickly, and losses come even faster. They’ve never been soft on anyone. I’ve turned a few thousand into a million-level amount, not by luck, but by strictly following one principle: don’t die first, then think about making money.

Futures contracts themselves aren’t inherently right or wrong; honestly, they’re just a magnifying glass. If you see the right direction, profits can double; if you see it wrong, losses will plummet straight down.

Some say my approach is aggressive—dividing funds into several parts, using small positions with high leverage. It sounds risky, but the core logic is simple: if your judgment is correct, follow through to amplify gains; if wrong, exit immediately. All operations must adhere to one bottom line.

Over the years, I’ve stuck to five rules:

**First, admit when you’re wrong.** Stop-loss gets hit, and you exit immediately. Don’t hope for a rebound, don’t rely on luck. The market is ruthless; those who survive are the ones who recognize their mistakes quickly.

**Second, stop trading after consecutive losses.** When the market is chaotic, frequent entries and exits only deepen the trap. After a few wrong trades, just stop for the day. Not trading can sometimes be the best way to protect your capital.

**Third, realize profits.** Floating profits in your account are just numbers; only when they hit your wallet do they become real money. I get into the habit of withdrawing regularly; otherwise, the hard-earned profits might be lost to emotions.

**Fourth, add leverage only in trending markets.** When the trend is clear, leverage is a booster; in sideways or choppy markets, leverage becomes a trap. If there’s no direction, stay in cash and wait for opportunities.

**Fifth, keep positions light.** Every trade should be something you can afford to lose. When positions are heavy, your mindset shifts, and your operations become distorted.

Many people treat futures contracts as a quick way to turn things around, but in reality, it’s more like a marathon elimination race. Those who can stick around until the end are not gamblers, but people with a clear understanding of risk.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-09 22:42

Honestly, these five rules seem simple, but very few people can actually follow them... I've seen too many who try to turn things around with high leverage, only to be liquidated by the platform in the end. The most difficult one is stop-loss; human nature is just greed. I have deep experience with the "stop-loss" rule. There was a period when I kept entering and exiting, becoming more and more impatient. Later, I simply put down my phone for three days, and I survived. However, this approach of light positions with high leverage... the risk is really quite high, and you need extremely strong mental resilience. Making money and securing profits is correct; I've seen many accounts with a million in paper gains end up wiped out. Contracts are like a magnifying glass, and you're absolutely right about that. Just following the rules isn't enough; you also need a bit of luck... isn't that right? These five rules are basically an SOP for survival. To put it simply, you can only make money if you survive. Everyone understands this logic, but execution is too difficult. This strategy sounds rational, but the real test is still execution. If you ask me, the second rule is the most critical — knowing when not to move is more important than knowing when to move.

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-09 22:30

There's nothing wrong with that, but most people just don't listen. The rule of stopping trading after a loss has saved me countless times. Some people insist on fighting the market, and in the end, they lose everything. I've seen too many people who never realize their unrealized gains, and they deserve to be swept out by a counterattack.

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MidsommarWallet

· 01-07 13:57

This guy is right, execution is the key. After so many years of blood, sweat, and tears, there are really only a few who can survive the second rule. --- Honestly, trading with a small position and high leverage sounds crazy, but it's actually a test of mental management. If you do well on the test, you'll survive; if not... the next chives will be yours. --- Talking about stop-loss is easy, but when it comes to cutting losses during a downturn, no one can do it gracefully. But that's the price of survival. --- I'm most impressed by the third rule: profits must be realized. How many people post screenshots of their accounts online, but in reality, they haven't made a single cent, and halfway through the marathon, they get liquidated. --- I need to bookmark the rule about halting trading after losses. It seems like a waste of time, but in fact, it's saving your principal and your mind. --- Leverage is like a knife; if you hold it at the right angle, it cuts meat; if held the wrong way, it stabs yourself. Most people can't tell the difference. --- As for heavy positions, when your mindset becomes distorted, you'll start "temporarily increasing your position." Who's to blame?

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BearMarketHustler

· 01-07 13:50

Stop loss is truly a life-saving tool. Exit immediately when broken through; don't hesitate. --- Trading with small positions and high leverage sounds crazy, but it's really about controlling your mindset. --- I agree with the rule of stopping trading after consecutive losses; sometimes not trading can be more profitable than trading. --- Floating profits are just an illusion. It only counts when you withdraw to your wallet, and that's crucial. --- Adding leverage during sideways trading is really like walking into the gunfire. I've seen too many people get dragged in this way. --- When your position size grows, your mindset collapses, and your trading behavior changes accordingly, creating a vicious cycle. --- What I said makes sense, but few can really endure; most still have a gambler's mentality. --- The idea of turning a few thousand into a million sounds impressive, but the rules must be strict to make it happen. --- Contracts are like a magnifying glass: they amplify gains but also magnify losses. The key is to stay alive. --- The five rules are simple and straightforward, but I don't see many traders who can follow all of them.

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BuyTheTop

· 01-07 13:48

Don't die before you think about earning. This saying is spot on, a hundred times more clear-headed than those who talk about getting rich overnight. I have deep experience with stop-losses. So many times I just couldn't bear that small loss, and in the end, I suffered a total wipeout. Trading with a small position and high leverage sounds aggressive, but it's really about risk control. No wonder it allows you to survive so long. Frequent trading definitely means giving money to the exchange. I used to get cut like that too. Floating profits are fake; cash is real. That really hits hard. Contracts are like a magnifying glass—if you see it right, it's paradise; if you see it wrong, it's hell. There's no middle ground. Waiting on the sidelines without a trend is something I learned; it's better than reckless operations. When your position gets heavy, you're doomed. A slight shake of the hand can wipe you out completely. Gambler's mentality doesn't last long. The crypto graveyard is filled with these kinds of people. These five rules are simple and effective, much more useful than those fancy indicators.

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AlphaWhisperer

· 01-07 13:38

Don't die before thinking about earning. This phrase sounds like a dragon-slaying technique, but in fact, everyone who survives is doing it. That's right, stop-loss is a life-saving charm. The quicker you admit mistakes, the longer you can stay alive to make money. Trading with small positions and high leverage sounds aggressive, but it's actually the most cost-effective. However, discipline is essential; without discipline, you're just giving away money. These five rules seem simple, but I guess not many can follow all of them... The part about making money and withdrawing funds really hits me. How many people's accounts have millions in floating profits that end up wiped out in the last retracement? I deeply understand the rule about halting trading during losses. The more you operate during frequent stop-losses, the more you pull yourself down. Staying calm is the most important. Contracts are like a magnifying glass—this analogy is perfect. If the direction is right, you can take off; if wrong, you'll just be buried with it. My understanding of the relationship between a distorted mindset and heavy positions has never been thorough before, but now I get it. I feel most people get stuck because they lack patience to wait for the trend, and they end up messing around in sideways markets.

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 01-07 13:28

According to the database, how many days has this brother's five rules been operating stably? It is recommended to include it in the Guinness World Records. --- Using small positions with high leverage sounds good, but it seems still half a crypto circle away from actual implementation. --- Regarding profit realization, I've seen too many people make promises that ferment into bread rolls and still lie in their accounts. --- Stop trading immediately when losing? It's easy to say, but actually doing it... Feel free to add data. --- Stop-loss and break through immediately? I remember someone said that last time, what happened afterward? --- Only add leverage when the trend is clear. The problem is, trend analysis can be done in hindsight by anyone; who can really judge accurately in the moment?

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