#数字资产市场动态 First, let me clarify—I’m not here to show off my account; I just want to have an honest chat with everyone—how exactly should you trade contracts to protect your principal and make steady profits?

Eight years ago, when I started with $3,000, I couldn’t find the leverage button anywhere, let alone understand candlestick charts. Now, my account balance has reached eight figures. Looking back at those turbulent days, I feel a mix of emotions.

But I have to be honest with you—this isn’t luck that got me here; it’s because I later figured out the survival strategies.

I started with $1,000 for practice, only risking $100 per trade on 100x leverage. When the market moves favorably with a 1% increase, I could double my money; when the market turns against me, I could lose everything overnight. I’ve survived all these years by following these five rules, and now I’m sharing them all with you.

**First Rule: Cut losses immediately when misaligned, don’t expect a rebound**

When I first entered the market, I lost twice due to liquidation, always hoping a rebound would bring me back. But the market doesn’t give you that courtesy; the more you hold on, the worse the losses get. When you hit your stop-loss, you must exit decisively. Staying alive is more important than proving who’s right to the market.

**Second Rule: Put down your phone after five consecutive losses**

Sometimes the market is like a headless fly, darting around wildly. Stubbornly fighting it only destroys your mindset. I set a rule for myself: after five consecutive losses, I close the app and take a day off. Often, the losing positions from yesterday get evened out by the market today without any effort on my part.

**Third Rule: Withdraw profits of $500 or more**

All those shiny numbers on the screen are illusions; the market can turn against you faster than you can flip a page. My habit is to withdraw at least half of the $500 profit as soon as I reach it. Real cash in your account is the true measure of success.

**Fourth Rule: Only trade trending markets, rest during consolidation**

When the trend is clear, 100x leverage can help you ride the wave; but once the market is sideways, that leverage becomes a knife cutting your flesh. When there’s no clear direction, it’s better to stay idle rather than open reckless positions.

**Fifth Rule: Never risk more than one-tenth of your principal on a single trade**

Never go all-in like a gambler. Keeping your position size small helps you stay rational in crazy markets. Going all-in is like stuffing yourself at a buffet—eventually, you’ll regret it.

I’ve tested these methods countless times in real trading. If you want to survive and thrive in the contract trading game, you must engrain these five rules into your mind.