2026-01-02 14:26:05

Just entered the market square, and I want to share some of the pitfalls I've encountered over the years.

To be honest, I wouldn't consider myself a trading expert; my contract profits are enough for living expenses. But I have survived several market cycles, and there are some things I still want to share.

Around Qingming Festival, I took a position in Tesla options with 0DTE contracts. During that time, waiting for the right moment, when the tariff news came out, the market exploded—what used to be a 35x return just vanished. It might sound like bragging, but these are all real events.

The craziest time was when I thought I could control the market, believing that perfect logic would guarantee wins. But after huge losses, I realized that the market is always more complex than you imagine. Now, I am different—more cautious and more clear-headed.

My position sizes have always been small, but my trading logic must be clear—this is my bottom line. I also dabble in US stocks, mixing and matching. But I firmly refuse to sell courses or call signals; I only speak honestly about how I view the market and why I operate this way.

As a newcomer to North America, I hope to exchange more with everyone. Let’s work together to make our money last longer and be more stable in the market. Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

9 Likes

Reward
9
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

FlippedSignal

· 5h ago

35x direct evaporation, this is the true face of 0dt options... I've also had moments where my dreams shattered like this. I hear you're now more cautious, and that's the way a survivor should be. I agree with not selling courses or shouting signals; the market is complex enough without adding drama. Mixing US stocks and contracts, your pairing idea is okay, but the key is that the logic must be solid. May I ask, when you encounter news about the market trend, how do you handle it? Do you reduce your position immediately or stay on standby? Actually, the biggest pitfall isn't losing money, but the kind of self-perceived perfect logic. The goal of earning more steadily and for longer is much more realistic than going all-in on a single shot.

View OriginalReply0

BakedCatFanboy

· 5h ago

I knew I couldn't play 0dt at the moment of 35x dissipation, listening to it is a real experience

View OriginalReply0

BlockchainBrokenPromise