Liquidation in contracts always comes suddenly, but the real crisis often stems from a single decision—the panic adjustments after being caught.

Looking back on the ups and downs in the market over the years, the most profound lesson is: the market itself is not scary; what’s frightening is the chain reaction of errors caused by emotional out of control. Those moments when accounts fluctuate the most are often when traders desperately want to reverse the situation but end up making it worse and worse.

Having experienced multiple times hovering near liquidation lines and finally surviving, it’s not just about mental resilience but about having a systematic response framework. I have validated these 6 methodologies countless times with real accounts:

**Segmented Partial Exit with Dynamic Stop Loss**: When holding a position that’s in a loss, first exit part of it to relieve pressure—not a full cut at once, nor holding on stubbornly. During volatile periods, move the stop loss to a relatively safe position, protecting the principal while leaving room for subsequent operations.

**Lock in Position and Wait for Direction Confirmation**: When judgment becomes fuzzy, continuing to gamble increases risk. Use an equivalent opposite position to lock in unrealized losses, giving yourself time to understand the market structure instead of being swept away by every candle.

**Only Lightly Replenish Key Support Levels**: It’s correct to want to improve the cost basis, but only after confirming the true support level. Small position reentries are acceptable; heavy reentries—90% of the time—are just amplifying risk.

**Decisive Stop Loss and Restart**: Some trades are not worth further mental and capital consumption. Exiting immediately is often the way to regain momentum.

**Very Small Reversal Short-term Positions**: When the main position is restricted, use tiny positions to capture short-term fluctuations, aiming only to prolong survival and wait for a reversal opportunity.

**Range-bound High-Low Trading**: After confirming the fluctuation range, buy low and sell high within the range to reduce costs. When the direction becomes clear, exit immediately.

The reason why positions get deeper and deeper is usually not the methodology itself but the desire to turn the tide or seek redemption in one go. Opportunities in the market are always there; what’s truly scarce is the patience to wait for one’s own rhythm.

The core of risk management, ultimately, is leaving yourself room to survive.