Behind a contract liquidation, it all boils down to a few common pitfalls.

**Overleveraging is the first killer**. Many people go all-in right at the start; if the market moves slightly against them, their accounts immediately come under pressure. At this point, panic sets in, and decision-making becomes chaotic. Many feel that small positions yield too slow a return and always want to turn things around quickly — but the market loves this.

**Refusing to cut losses is the second poison**. When the market moves against you, the only thought is "wait a bit longer, it'll come back." But what often happens? Instead of a correction, you get liquidated directly. Once the psychological account is activated, rationality completely shuts down.

**Overconfidence in manual liquidation is the most deadly**. Believing that just watching closely is enough, setting stop-losses that may not trigger in fast-moving markets, and then getting stopped out before reacting.

**So, what should stable traders do?** Keeping positions light is fundamental. If the direction is wrong, losses are manageable, and the mindset stays relaxed. It may seem like slow gains, but over a month, it’s actually more stable. Experienced traders understand — contracts are not about who has the bigger guts, but about who can survive longer.

What is the real turning point? After turning a losing account into a profit, first withdraw all the principal. Use only the pure profit for trading, and the psychological pressure instantly dissipates. Only then do you have the qualification to seize the next opportunity. Staying calm is more important than anything else.