2025-12-09 23:47:04

In the crypto market, making money fast means losing it even faster—that’s a hard rule.

The reason I’ve survived and kept profiting in this space isn’t luck, but five unbreakable principles I stick to no matter what.

Contract trading is that extreme—get it right once, and you’re back in the game; get it wrong, and you’re wiped out instantly. My strategy is simple yet aggressive: split 300U into ten parts, and only use 30U per trade with 100x leverage. If I bet on the right direction, a single point can double my money; if I’m wrong, my principal vanishes. But as long as I strictly follow these five rules, I can at least keep my footing in the market.

**Rule 1:** Cut losses immediately when your judgment is wrong. If it hits your stop-loss line, close the position right away—don’t hope for a miracle.

**Rule 2:** If you lose five trades in a row, stop trading immediately. Close the trading app and come back the next day.

**Rule 3:** Once your profit reaches 3000U, you must withdraw at least half. Money only counts when it’s in your pocket.

**Rule 4:** Only trade in clear trending markets. If the market is choppy or consolidating, stay on the sidelines.

**Rule 5:** Never risk more than 10% of your principal in a single trade. Use only 30U per trade—safety first.

These rules may sound simple, but few can stick with them consistently. The market doesn’t care about your tears, only your discipline. If you want to survive in contract trading, it’s these seemingly rigid rules that will keep you alive.

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 2025-12-11 21:50

To be honest, the second point is the hardest to achieve. Stop after a five-trade loss? Who can control themselves?

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ZenChainWalker

· 2025-12-10 00:05

That's right, very few people actually stick to this discipline; most end up messing things up out of greed.

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 2025-12-09 23:58

That's right, mindset is more valuable than strategy. Most people fail because they take chances and hope for luck.

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GasBandit

· 2025-12-09 23:53

Sounds good, but to be honest, most people forget about it after reading, and very few can actually stick to it.

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MidnightTrader

· 2025-12-09 23:47

That's right, it all comes down to discipline—most people lose because of greed. If you get five consecutive trades wrong, just close the software. I really relate to this one; it's easiest to blow up when your emotions are running wild. The stop-loss rule hits hardest. Some people just refuse to admit they're wrong and insist on holding out, dreaming of breaking even. Using 100x leverage sounds aggressive, but it's actually more rational compared to those who go all in. The idea of splitting up positions definitely helps you survive longer. Taking profits and locking them in—that's the smartest thing I've seen any trader do. Only trade in a one-way trend. How long does it take to master that? Most newbies are still stubbornly fighting in choppy markets. Discipline really is everything, but as you said, very few people stick to it—way too few. Having principles alone isn't enough; the key is surviving those critical moments. Sometimes I wonder how much money I could have saved if I had understood all this earlier.

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