Growing from 5,000 to 200,000 sounds like a fairy tale, but honestly, there's no luck involved behind it. What does it rely on? It's about truly understanding that old cliché.



In the contract market, those who survive never rely on fancy tricks; they follow some seemingly simple yet ruthless trading rules. When I first started, I didn't have much capital, but I never thought I could turn things around with a single trade. This mindset is crucial. The approach can be aggressive, but your mind must always stay clear.

My method is straightforward and brutal: divide the funds into ten parts, and each trade uses only 30U to open with 100x leverage. If the direction is correct, a one-point move can double the principal. What if the direction is wrong? Exit immediately—don't fight the market—because the market never makes mistakes; only we do.

Stop-loss must be decisive. Don't fantasize about rebounds, and don't bet on "what if." When the market changes its face, even hesitating for a second could cost you double the loss. My rule is simple: when it's time to leave, leave; when it's not, stay alert.

There's also a golden rule that has saved me countless times—after five consecutive losses, lock the screen. Turn off the trading app, shut down the computer, and walk away from the screen. Because once emotions start taking over your brain, you're no longer trading—you're just giving away money. When you calm down the next day and review, the market structure often becomes much clearer.

Profits must be converted into real assets—that's the bottom line. If you haven't withdrawn the 3,000 on the screen, it's just a number. My approach is: once I reach a certain level, I withdraw half into my wallet, and continue trading with the rest. Withdrawal is the only way to confirm profits.

In contract trading, what ultimately matters isn't those pretty screenshots, but whether you can still sit at the table. My logic is simple: only follow the trend. The trend is a cash machine; oscillations are a meat grinder—two fundamentally different things. When you can't see the trend clearly, wait and let the structure reveal itself. Missing out isn't scary; surviving is the key to participating in the next market cycle.

I manage my position size very strictly: never exceed 10% of total capital. Try with 30U, accept losses when they happen—it's okay to lose, and you can wait for the next opportunity. Those who truly make it in this market are never the ones who go all-in at every turn, but disciplined traders who can survive long-term.

Contract trading is a marathon, not a stage for gambling on quick riches. When you embed these rules into your daily habits and keep emotions out of the picture, you'll gradually realize one thing: making money is just a byproduct. Your real skill is being able to survive in this market over the long run.
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AirdropGrandpavip
· 15h ago
Basically, it's about surviving; only by staying alive can you make money.
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SmartContractPhobiavip
· 15h ago
That's true, but how many people can actually stick to stop-loss? Most are just fooling themselves.
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TokenCreatorOPvip
· 15h ago
It sounds very reasonable, but basically, you have to live longer to make money. I need to remember the trick of locking the screen after losing five trades in a row; it's too easy to be controlled by emotions. 100x leverage sounds exciting, but the real strength lies in discipline. The numbers on the screen are just illusions if not withdrawn; that's the most heartbreaking part. Volatility is like a meat grinder; that metaphor is perfect. The difference between trend traders and all-in gamblers is actually the length of their survival time.
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BlockchainBardvip
· 15h ago
Basically, it's about living longer and not dreaming of getting rich overnight. Losing five consecutive trades means you should exit the market, I agree with that—letting emotions take over is just giving away money. It sounds easy, but everyone knows how difficult actual trading is. Managing 10% of your position strictly—that's the real way to survive. Words are easy, but the key is execution; most people can't make it past the first three months. Withdrawing profits and securing them is the most reassuring—so many people are paper millionaires.
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APY_Chaservip
· 15h ago
That's right, stop-loss is truly a life-and-death line; hesitating for a second can blow your account. Losing five consecutive trades and then locking the screen—I've been using this trick too. When emotions run high, it's just pure money loss. The numbers on the screen are meaningless if not withdrawn; I have learned this lesson the hard way. Those who go all-in have all died; only the survivors are the winners. Wait a minute, 100x leverage is really a deadly risk. If you follow the trend correctly, don't touch the meat grinder.
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ponzi_poetvip
· 16h ago
The core is to stay alive; as long as you're alive, there's a chance. --- Basically, don't be greedy. Stop-loss is much harder than take-profit. --- Losing five consecutive trades and then locking the screen—this is something I need to note down. Emotions can really consume a person. --- The withdrawal part is spot on; the numbers on the screen are fake. --- 100x leverage sounds exciting, but the ones actually making money are often doing these "rustic" jobs. --- Trend is an ATM, volatility is a meat grinder—this metaphor is too harsh. --- Going from 5,000 to 200,000 sounds far away, but that mindset seems to be the real core. --- People who go all-in have probably already died; only the survivors are true kings. --- Trying with $30 and willing to lose—this mindset really held me back. --- A one-second hesitation can double your losses. It's a bit scary but also very accurate.
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