Derivatives trading is often hyped as the "shortcut to turning things around."

Anyone who has been through the ups and downs here knows deep down—frequent trading, emotional outbursts, and going all-in at any moment—usually lead to only two outcomes: prolonged slow bleeding or a complete wipeout in an instant.

My ability to persist until today isn't due to a single miraculous winning trade, but rather several fundamental rules that have repeatedly saved me. These principles won't promise you instant wealth, but they can help you avoid the pitfalls that most people in the market fall into—about 80% of them.

In the cryptocurrency market, simply staying alive is already a win.

**First Bottom Line: Position Limits, Not a Test of Courage**

Too many people equate heavy positions with strength, and going all-in with conviction. In reality, the market doesn't care how brave you are; it only punishes those who are cornered and desperate.

You must accept a harsh reality—you're bound to make mistakes. The difference is whether one mistake means you're out immediately. Reasonably controlling your position size isn't about limiting your profits; it's about ensuring you can get back up and continue trading after a mistake.

**Second Rule: Less Action, More Success**

The most frightening aspect of derivatives isn't market volatility, but the illusion it creates: "As long as I keep trading, I can recover my losses."

And what happens? The more you trade, the more you make mistakes; the more you try to turn things around, the more chaotic your rhythm becomes. Truly consistent traders don't trade often in a year, but every trade they make is well thought out, with clear logic and a stop-loss line.

**Third Warning: Once Emotions Take Over, You've Already Lost**

Revenge trading after being caught in a position, refusing to admit losses and adding to the position, greedily holding onto profits, or trying to prove yourself after a loss—these are not technical issues; they are human weaknesses. What you need to do isn't to prove yourself driven by emotion, but to protect yourself with clear rules.

**Fourth Secret: Calculate How Much You Could Lose First, Then Think About How to Win**

Most people focus only on potential gains when entering a trade, never asking themselves: "If I’m wrong, what's the maximum I could lose?"

But professional traders who survive long-term first consider: if I make a wrong call, can I afford the cost? Those who last in the market are not those who win every time, but those who can afford to lose every time.

Derivatives trading isn't a cash machine, nor is it a shortcut to overnight riches. It's a long-term battle that tests discipline, patience, and self-control—not a moment of explosive profit.

Ultimately, how long you can persist in this market is often far more important than how much you make in a single trade.