2026-01-12 07:25:23

In contract trading, it's never about talent or luck. I've seen too many people get rich overnight only to wipe out their accounts the next day, while those who truly last have a set of rules deeply embedded in their minds.

I've also experienced periods of being crushed by the market, and now I can gradually stabilize my approach by following these 10 principles:

**Always halve your position size—that's your lifesaver.** The market is always there, but your capital is finite. You can't control how the market moves; the only thing you can manage is your risk exposure.

**If you make the same mistake twice with the same coin, withdraw immediately.** It's not that you don't understand the market, but that your emotions are already out of control. After consecutive losses, it's time to switch strategies or stop trading—don't stubbornly fight.

**Never place a trade without a stop-loss.** No matter how confident you are, always leave yourself a bottom line. If you can't bear small losses, you might end up losing everything.

**Don't trade when the market lacks rhythm.** In chaotic, low-volume, and sentiment-dispersed markets, you won't be able to hold your position. At such times, holding no position is the safest choice.

**Don't try to follow others' profits blindly.** Envy can completely disrupt your rhythm. Only by sticking to your own pace can you sustain long-term success.

**Don't treat trading as a daily routine.** Without a truly suitable opportunity, staying out of the market is the best protection for your funds.

**During consecutive losses, don't increase your position to recover.** Observe with a small position or simply take a break. An impatient mindset to turn the tide will only make you lose faster.

**If you don't understand structural design, stay away from short-term trades.** Short-term trading isn't about courage; it's about rhythm. If the rhythm is broken, even a correct direction is useless.

**Don't force opportunities.** Avoid trying to find the perfect entry point; real opportunities don't come just once. Be patient and wait for them to surface naturally.

**After each trade, review three questions:** Why did I enter, why did I exit, and do I have any regrets? The depth of this review directly determines how far you can go in this market.

In this highly volatile market, what’s lacking isn’t effort or opportunity, but the mindset that keeps you steady on the crest of the wave. Going solo will eventually lead to failure; but with someone by your side, the journey becomes more stable.

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VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 15h ago

It's the same old story, stop-loss, stop-loss. I've heard it for three years, but when the market moves, I still can't do it. --- Everyone's right, but executing it is a different story. That's why 99% of people are still losing money. --- I've tried halving my position, and when the market took off, that feeling... truly unbeatable. --- The most painful thing is the phrase "Don't touch short-term trading if you don't understand the structure." I am the living proof of the opposite. --- Reviewing and reviewing again, but it still can't fix my reckless habit of chasing highs. --- It sounds very rational, but those who can survive three bear markets really play like this. --- The phrase "Hold no position to protect funds" hit me. I feel restless being idle, and that's a problem. --- Adding to my position during consecutive losses... I did that and turned five figures into five figures again, truly incredible. --- Jealous of others making money and following the trend—that's exactly my dream of being the chosen one last week. --- No matter how strict the rules are, human greed can't be stopped. This market is just about making money off greedy people.

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LiquidatorFlash

· 15h ago

When I don't set my stop-loss properly, I can't sleep. The lessons learned from losing money over these years are too deep. People who double down after two consecutive mistakes and stubbornly stick to it are basically high-leverage cannon fodder. The liquidation list is full of these. Having no position is also a position. This statement is spot on... Basically, it means that keeping bullets is more profitable than blindly opening positions. I'm most afraid of bottom-fishing. Every time I think the bottom is in, it can still drop another 20%. When the threshold is triggered, it's truly despairing. Watching others' positions double makes me itchy to jump in. Most of the time, they end up as the next liquidation case—that's a pattern.

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AmateurDAOWatcher

· 15h ago

Exactly right, my biggest fear is those who chase orders with full positions every day. Bro, I've tried all ten of these, especially the one about撤那条 after two consecutive mistakes; it has saved my ass several times. Orders without stop-loss are truly poison; I've seen people hold on until liquidation. Watching the market all day as if clocking in at work—this habit needs to change, really.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 15h ago

Basically, it's all about mindset. Those who understand stop-loss have already cashed out. --- Losing twice in a row and still not selling? That guy deserves it. --- Holding a zero position is also a form of operation; too many people can't understand it. --- Short-term trading tests human nature the most; most people get killed by the rhythm. --- Reviewing your trades sounds simple, but few stick with it. --- Getting jealous of others' trades is the fastest way to lose money, that's right. --- Position management is really a hundred times more important than choosing coins. --- Playing alone can easily go to your head, that's true. --- Taking small losses with stop-loss vs. going all-in to zero, this isn't a hard question. --- When the market is chaotic, holding a zero position—that kind of wisdom isn't everyone’s. --- Adding positions to rescue is the cause of many people's downfall. --- Those who crash are often unable to resist; embedding rules in your mind is the way to survive longer.

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CoffeeNFTs

· 15h ago

Stop-loss is where I have the most say; I've suffered too many losses from not setting stop-losses. That's right, holding a position empty is also a trading strategy, not cowardice. Reviewing your trades is really key; that's how I got through it too. When your sense of rhythm is deadlocked, it's time to step back and take a breather, don't hold on stubbornly. Being envious of others' trades is truly deadly; I've been坑过 many times. After two consecutive mistakes, it's time to stop; without this, you can't stay stable. Controlling your position size keeps your mindset stable; that's exactly what I do now. Not chasing the trend is uncomfortable, but the cost of chasing the trend is even worse. I've long given up short-term trading; earning more from long-term holds is much better. The 10 points you mentioned, I feel one is missing—you also need to know when to add to your position.

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GateUser-ccc36bc5

· 15h ago

Honestly, the most feared are those who seem aggressive but are actually gambling their lives. Reviewing things is easy to say, but very few people I know actually ask themselves those three questions with every trade. Holding cash and waiting for opportunities has given me a deep understanding that it results in fewer losses than frequent trading. Set your stop-loss properly and don't change it randomly; too many people die because they are unwilling to accept small losses. Is a sense of rhythm innate, or can it really be cultivated? I've seen too many stories of people earning half a year's salary in a week, only to return to square one in a month. The most painful point is the fifth one: always feeling that others are earning money that you missed out on. It's really a mindset issue; understanding the rules and being able to execute are completely different things.

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