Honestly, many people are just gambling when they trade contracts.

If you're still losing now, it might be because you haven't solved these issues.

**Take profits and stop losses, both are essential**

Taking profits sounds simple, but in reality, it's a battle against greed. No coin will keep rising forever, and no coin will keep falling forever; they all move in waves. Cash out early and secure the profits you deserve. Don't be brainwashed by phrases like "close early, there's more to come." Remember one thing—the market in the crypto world is endless, but your account can lose everything.

Stop loss hits even harder. Many hold onto the hope that "it will reverse if I hold on a bit longer," but it only gets worse. Mistakes are mistakes; there's no point in arguing. Cutting your losses may hurt, but it saves your life.

**Don't always think about opening trades frequently**

Long and short at the same time? Wake up. Very few can actually do that successfully. Just being able to catch one side is a blessing. Another hidden killer is transaction fees—especially when using high leverage. Opening a trade can cost you 1-2 points right away. You must ensure this trade is profitable; otherwise, opening it is pointless.

**If you don't understand the market, stay out of the market**

If you can't read the charts, don't open a position. I know missing out is tough, but ask yourself—does missing out hurt more than losing money? If you don't understand, opening a trade is no different from gambling.

Trading is about probability advantage; no one can predict the rise or fall precisely. You can only have a higher probability of going up or down. Based on this, placing your orders will improve your win rate.

**Progress gradually, that's the right way**

Don't expect to become rich overnight. With $100 capital and 10x leverage, your position size is $1,000. A 1% increase earns you $10; a 2% increase earns you $20. That's just breakfast money. Some factories earn only $15 an hour, and if you open three or four trades a day with a 60-70% win rate, isn't that more comfortable than a regular job?

The key is to find a rhythm that suits you—don't rush.