To survive long-term in the contract market relies not on talent or luck, but on a set of disciplines acquired through hard-earned money.
$BTC I crawled back from the brink of liquidation to stable profits, entirely relying on these ten rules ingrained in my bones:
1. Halve your position, always leave room
Never go all in. Over 80% of liquidations in 2025 stem from holding a heavy position. Your capital is a ticket, not a bet.
2. If you make two mistakes on the same coin, stop!
If you make consecutive mistakes on the same coin twice, take a mandatory break for the day. This is not giving up, but preventing emotional trades that lead to cascading losses.
3. No stop loss, no trade
For any trade, you must clearly define your stop loss point before entering. Being reluctant to take small losses often leads to large losses.
4. Avoid chaotic and choppy markets
When the market lacks a clear structure and volume is low, the best action is no action. Most sideways markets merely drain fees and patience.
5. Don't copy others, follow logic
You can learn from others' ideas, but you must never blindly follow their trades. Your trading system must be based on your own understanding; otherwise, you won't even know why you missed out.
6. Trading is not a job, no clocking in required
Waiting in a flat position when there are no high-certainty opportunities is the highest form of operation. Trading just for the sake of trading is one of the fastest ways to incur losses.
7. Never add to your position to "make up" for losses
Losses signify that the market has proven you wrong. Adding to your position at this time is an attempt to correct an error with another error, which usually only makes the hole bigger.
8. If you don’t understand the structure, don’t trade short-term
Short-term trading relies on grasping minute rhythms. If you can't even see the current market structure clearly, every order you place is a gamble on direction.
9. Don't forcefully "create" trading opportunities
True opportunities are given by the market, not conjured up in your imagination. Forcing a point of entry is equivalent to actively jumping into the trap of risk.
10. Stick to reviewing: Entry, Exit, Regret
At the end of each day, ask yourself three questions: Why did I enter? Why did I exit? What is my biggest regret? Continuous review is the only shortcut to improvement.
The essence of contract trading is risk management, not predicting price movements. Those who survive and continue to profit are loyal executors of the rules. The market rewards discipline, not tears from different perspectives.
