2026-01-14 18:23:35

Why is trading event contracts so difficult? Many people attribute it to gambling tendencies, but the real issue lies in the mindset. Most traders only bet on reversals or crashes, completely ignoring a fundamental aspect—the trend.

This is the crux of the problem. When you use a 10-minute timeframe to trade event contracts, you often end up losing to yourself, defeated by human greed and fear. Short-term fluctuations easily trigger emotional reactions, leading to disastrous losses.

In my own practice, I have developed a 30-minute event MACD momentum method. After repeated market testing, it still maintains a good win rate. The core of this approach is to return to the trend itself, using momentum indicators to confirm entry points and avoid false signals.

If you also feel that your current trading methods are problematic and want to find a more stable approach to event contracts, welcome to share and discuss. Sharing experiences and insights with each other is the only way to survive longer in this market.

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ZenChainWalker

· 5h ago

10 minutes is simply not enough to play, I also learned a painful lesson 30 minutes is definitely more comfortable, but it still depends on the market temperament "Trend is king" is a phrase I've heard a hundred times, but I can't resist the temptation of short-term trading I also use MACD, but to be honest, most of the time it's still about luck The biggest risk of this method is encountering a volatile market, which can break the strategy in minutes Mindset is truly more valuable than the method; many people fail because of greed

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GweiWatcher

· 5h ago

To be honest, trying to play events on a 10-minute timeframe is just asking for trouble, I agree with that. The 30-minute MACD is indeed more reliable, but the key is still to control your impulses. Let's borrow this idea, thanks.

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IntrovertMetaverse

· 5h ago

Playing event contracts on a 10-minute timeframe is really just giving away money, I have deep experience with that. You're absolutely right, trend is king, most people only know how to bet on the direction. The 30-minute MACD approach is indeed much clearer, much better than my random guesses.

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BuyTheTop

· 6h ago

Honestly, 10 minutes is not enough to play; it's just gambling. That's how I got caught up too. Trend is the key. The 30-minute MACD is indeed reliable. Have you tried it? Short-term emotional kills, only long-term can survive. This is a painfully learned lesson. Confirm the momentum indicator before entering; there are too many false signals. It's so annoying.

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