Many people enter contract trading with only one thought in mind: getting rich overnight. But what happens? Their accounts get liquidated, and their dreams are shattered in an instant. The secret is actually simple—protect your principal, and the subsequent profits will follow.

When first entering the market, the biggest killer is greed. Don't go all-in right away; that’s the fastest way to lose money. Use 20% of your total funds to explore the market. If you make a small profit, great; if not, it’s just a scratch, and it won’t hurt your body. The benefit of this approach is that you have enough room for trial and error to understand the market trends.

Misjudgments are inevitable, but the key is to cut losses decisively. Set a clear loss threshold; once reached, exit immediately. Don’t hope for a rebound, and don’t hold onto luck. I’ve seen too many people lose big money because they couldn’t bear to accept small losses. Controlling each loss is what beginners need to focus on the most.

What if the direction is correct? Don’t rush to push all your chips in. After each upward move, gradually add to your position with the profits. The advantage of this is that you can gradually understand the market’s temperament, rather than risking everything at the most dangerous moment. The larger your position, the stricter your risk control should be. When the overall drawdown hits your preset bottom line, withdraw immediately. This isn’t giving up; it’s about firmly holding onto your profits.

This operational logic is called "Follow the Trend": lose little when losing, and make substantial gains when winning. You don’t need to win every trade; just ensure your account curve steadily rises. No strategy guarantees never losing, but clear rules help you avoid being swallowed by the market.

A beginner’s real opponent isn’t the market itself, but impulsiveness, luck, and reckless trading. Stick to the rules, and contracts can become a stable source of income. At least, you won’t be running naked on luck anymore.