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The first rule of trading in futures: trade only liquid instruments

Liquidity is simply the number of people and money in the market. The larger the trading volume, the easier it is to buy or sell a contract at a fair price. For a trader, this is critically important. In a liquid instrument, you enter and exit quickly, without surprises and sharp price jumps.

In illiquid futures, the market is thin. A single large order can sharply move the price, trigger stop-losses, and then immediately bring it back. As a result, you can incur a loss even if you guessed the direction of the movement correctly. Such movements often look like "manipulations," but sometimes it's just a lack of participants.

Another important point is analysis. In liquid markets, levels, trends, and patterns work better because they are formed by thousands of traders, not just a few random trades. There is less chaos and more logic.

Moreover, in popular futures, commissions, financing, and volatility are already taken into account. You understand the risks in advance and can manage your position properly.

Conclusion: the greater the volume and interest in the instrument, the fairer the market. It's better to trade in futures where there is a crowd, not silence.