2025-12-27 09:21:57

The contract market is a crazy game—when the market is good, money comes in so fast it’s shocking, and you can turn around and lose it all just as quickly. Over the years, I’ve taken some falls here and made quite a bit too, gradually figuring out some tricks. Honestly, going from 3,000U to 280,000U isn’t about some black technology; it’s about a few unbreakable bottom lines.

My trading approach is indeed quite extreme—dividing 300U into ten parts, each time opening a position with 30U at 100x leverage. If the direction is right by one point, it doubles; if wrong, it’s zeroed out. It sounds scary, but the reason I haven’t been wiped out by the market is because I stick to these five rules.

**Rule 1: Cut losses immediately when wrong.** When you hit the stop-loss point, walk away instantly. Don’t hope for a rebound; the market doesn’t play that way. Recognizing losses is always better than getting liquidated—that’s common sense.

**Rule 2: Stop after five consecutive losses.** When the market is chaotic, continuing to fight is just suicide. Set a bottom line: after five losing trades, close the software and go to sleep. Things usually become clear the next day.

**Rule 3: Withdraw once you earn 3000U.** The numbers in your account are just paper wealth; they can vanish at any moment. Every time you make 3000U, withdraw at least half to ensure safety.

**Rule 4: Only trade in one-sided trends, avoid oscillations.** In a trending market, 100x leverage is like printing money; in a choppy market, it’s a meat grinder. When there’s no clear direction, I prefer to stay idle until a trend appears and then strike hard.

**Rule 5: Keep position size below 10% of your capital.** Don’t think about going all-in. To make money, you first need to survive. Trade only 30U each time—enough to lose but also to win steadily. Light positions help maintain a calm mindset, and a steady mind leads to bold moves.

Contracts are not a shortcut to overnight riches; they’re a test of patience. Many regret only after getting liquidated, but by then it’s too late. Remember these five rules, follow them repeatedly, and only then can you laugh last in this market. The trend is brewing—don’t gamble blindly. Walking with a plan is the right way to reach the shore.

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just_here_for_vibes

· 20h ago

Well, there's nothing wrong with that, but executing it is too difficult; most people simply can't stick to these five rules. 100x leverage sounds exciting, but when you lose, it really hurts. Cutting losses is the hardest part; always hoping for a rebound, but in the end, you end up losing everything. I agree with the rule of stopping after five wrong trades; many people just keep pushing and pushing, and in the end, they go all-in on the last trade and lose everything. The most genuine rule is about withdrawals; the account balance is just an illusion, if you don't cash out, it's all pointless. 100x leverage is truly a double-edged sword; it’s exhilarating when you're making money, but devastating when you lose. Mindset is everything; a small, steady position with a calm mindset is a solid approach. People who can't distinguish between a trending market and a choppy market shouldn't even touch futures contracts. In simple terms, it's just four words: survival first.

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GetRichLeek

· 20h ago

It sounds good, but I haven't seen many people truly stick to these five rules, including myself haha. The clearest when you're bleeding heavily and doubting life, then turning around and going all in again—typical rookie mistake. I've also done the 30U with 100x leverage move; it’s really exhilarating when you’re making money, but when you lose, you’re gone. The key is still mindset, but who can really control their mindset... Watching the K-line late at night turns you into a different person. I agree with withdrawing at 3000U; paper wealth is just that—paper, gone in an instant, a painful lesson.

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screenshot_gains

· 20h ago

No problem with what you said, but these five rules must not be broken. I've only truly understood after experiencing several liquidation events, really. Getting it wrong five times in a row means you need to stop, and I agree the most with this one. Too many people get wiped out in a single market move. 100x leverage sounds exciting, but it can't withstand a liquidation event; everything's gone. It's better to play it safe. Cutting losses is really not shameful. Staying alive is the key to continuing to earn, that's the truth. Withdrawing funds is very important; account balances can easily lead people astray. Regularly taking profits makes you feel more secure. Market volatility is the most annoying; it's better to wait patiently for a clear trend. Trading futures requires patience. Setting a small position of 30U is a good idea, it really helps stabilize your mindset. When your mindset is good, you're more confident to make a move. But I see some people can't resist going all-in, and they just can't get past this psychological hurdle.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 20h ago

A 100x leverage sounds exciting, but the ones truly making money are those who are still alive. Stop-loss is easy to talk about, but implementing it is much harder than it seems. Stop after five consecutive mistakes—that's the true test of human nature.

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