Contract Truth: Even if you see the right direction, you can still lose! I lost 800,000, a hard lesson learned $ZEC $ETH

Many people think the key to winning in contracts is to see the right direction, but I must pour a bucket of cold water on this idea — when I first started trading contracts, I lost 800,000 in half a year, and I got the direction right several times, but was left with nothing but my underwear 😩

Later, after reviewing the settlement orders, I understood that I didn't lose to the market; I fell into three traps set by the market makers:

1. Charging in too early: As soon as the market moved, I went all in, jumping on breakthroughs. As a result, I just entered the market when the main force reversed and directly swept me out; 2. Stop losses too rigid: Sticking to a fixed stop loss of 3% or 5% is a recipe for disaster in high volatility contracts. I was swept out three times by a “false breakdown,” only to see the market surge in the direction I predicted after being liquidated; 3. Over-leveraging: Putting my life in the hands of the market with a single bet, even if the direction is right, just a few unfavorable candles can lead to liquidation. That night, watching my balance drop to zero, I was completely frozen.

After deep reflection, I established three iron rules, going from continuous liquidations to consistent profits, tripling my investment in a year:

1. Split positions into three parts, never go all in

No matter how optimistic I am about the market, I always divide my capital into three parts and only use one part to open a position at a time. The benefit of a lighter position is that even if I’m wrong, I still have room to recover and won’t be wiped out by a single market move 🛡️

2. Adjust stop losses with market fluctuations, don’t rigidly stick to fixed points

Give up mechanical fixed ratio stop losses! For short-term analysis, look at the 1-hour moving average; for medium-term analysis, look at daily support levels. Set stop losses slightly below key positions to avoid being tricked by market makers' deliberate sell-offs during “false breakouts.” Flexible stop losses are essential to avoid being cut like chives ✂️

3. When the market is unclear, stay out, don’t force a trade

In a volatile market, even the best judgments can go wrong. If there’s no clear trend (for example, a strong breakout or stable moving average), I’d rather stay out and relax than force a trade out of impatience. Less trading = fewer mistakes; staying alive gives you a chance to make big money 🛌

Now I truly understand: In the cryptocurrency contract world, it’s not the “smart people who see the right direction” who can win, but the “tough people who can survive.” Being right about the direction is just the foundation; controlling risk is the core of survival.

The pitfalls I've encountered and the rules I've learned have paved the way. If you want to make steady profits from contracts, don’t just rely on luck to bet on direction; execute these three iron rules properly, and you too can turn losses into profits ✊@顶级趋势橙哥