#数字资产市场动态 Is contract trading worth playing? How can I avoid losing money?

First, understand what contract trading is. Simply put— you don't need to actually buy coins; as long as you can predict which way the price will move, you have a chance to make money. Going long when expecting prices to rise, going short when expecting prices to fall, profit from price fluctuations, not from holding coins.

There are mainly two types on the market: perpetual contracts, which have no expiration date and can be held indefinitely, are linked to the spot market, and trade 24/7; and delivery contracts, which have fixed expiration dates, settle at the spot price upon expiry, similar to quarterly or seasonal futures contracts.

A few essential concepts you must know—

Position size is the minimum trading unit, and leverage amplifies both gains and risks. 10x leverage means a 10% drop can liquidate your position; with 5x leverage, it takes a 20% drop. Opening a position starts the trade, closing it locks in profit or loss, and forced liquidation occurs automatically when margin is insufficient.

How to avoid losing money? Rely on risk control.

Do not exceed 5x leverage—high leverage equals high risk, numbers can be deceiving. Keep stop-loss within 3% of your total capital; for example, with 100,000 yuan, the maximum loss per trade should be 3,000 yuan. This way, losing three trades in a row still leaves 91% of your capital, providing a buffer.

When choosing coins, stick to mainstream ones. $BTC and $ETH tend to be relatively stable with good liquidity, making them less susceptible to manipulation; small coins tend to be highly volatile and can trap beginners.

Pay attention to trading hours—markets are more stable from 9 am to 6 pm, and around 3 am is often a liquidation surge, so avoid trading during that time.

Ultimately, contracts can make quick money, but long-term gains depend on three things: accurate market direction judgment, strict trading discipline, and effective risk management.

Learning not to lose money is the first step to making money. Practice thoroughly on demo accounts, and when trading with real funds, start small, take it step by step, and absolutely avoid gambling-style trading.