From 1000U to 10W U: I rely on 5 iron rules to make a profit, newbies shouldn't let "All in" ruin their capital.


Having played with contracts for so long, what I am most grateful for is not rolling from 1000U to 10W U, but rather that I didn’t go all in or gamble on luck; I relied entirely on a set of "winning logic" that I thoroughly understood. Many newbies rush in with full positions, and only regret it after getting liquidated. Today, I am sharing my 5 core methods to help you avoid the pitfall of "zeroing out overnight".
First, the principal is divided into 5 parts, and there’s always a way out if something goes wrong. From the very beginning, I set a strict rule for myself: never go all in. I split 1000U into 5 parts, only using 200U to enter each time. This way, even if I make a mistake on a single trade, I’ll only lose a maximum of 2% of the total capital; losing 10% requires 5 consecutive mistakes, which won’t hurt too much. It’s like going to the supermarket with pocket money; even if you buy the wrong thing, you can still afford a cup of milk tea with the remaining money, and the mindset will never collapse.
Article 2: Stop immediately after 5 consecutive losses; don't fight against a chaotic market. The market isn't always easy to navigate; sometimes the fluctuations can be erratic, making it easy to misjudge. I set up a "circuit breaker" for myself: if I have 5 consecutive losses, no matter how reluctant I am, I immediately shut down my computer and stop watching the market, taking a day off first. Several times I've done this, and when I looked again the next day, the previously chaotic trends became clear; if I had stubbornly persisted, I would have only incurred more losses.
Thirdly, cash out once you've earned enough 3000U; a larger number is not as good as having it in hand. As long as the U in the account isn't withdrawn to your own wallet, it will always be "virtual"—you might encounter platform issues, or the market could suddenly reverse. I have a habit: every time I earn enough 3000U, I at least withdraw 1500U to a wallet I control. Don't think "I'll wait to earn a bit more and withdraw together"; the money that is secured in hand is the real profit.
Article 4: Only trade with clear trends; never touch choppy markets. The leverage in contracts is a double-edged sword: during a one-sided trend, 100x leverage can double your profits, like a rocket booster; but in a choppy market, leverage becomes a "meat grinder," triggering stop losses back and forth, resulting in losses no matter how you operate. Therefore, I never wait for "ambiguous opportunities". If I can't see a clear direction, I would rather stay in cash and wait; once the trend is established, I enter the market with certainty. It's much more reliable to strike decisively than to operate frequently.
Article 5: Never exceed 10% of your principal for your position; you must survive to win. Newbies always think about "going all in to recover losses," but in contracts, "staying alive" is the top priority. Every time I place an order, I control my position within 10% of the principal, even if I have an account of 100,000 U, I only move about 30 U at a time. With a lighter position, even if I make a mistake, I won't panic, and I can remain calm during operations, which makes it easier to seize the right opportunities.
Finally, I want to say to newbies: Contracts have never been a shortcut to "get rich overnight", but a long battle that requires patience. Don't be tempted by short-term profits, and don't approach trading with a gambling mentality. Adhering to these 5 iron rules, ensuring you don't lose first, and then gradually making profits is more important than anything else.
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