2026-01-08 08:29:36

Contract trading is something that many people tend to fall into a misconception. Staring at the minute K-line every day, nervously tense, afraid of missing out on something. But in reality, the approach to contracts should be reversed — it's not about trading every day, but about acting only when opportunities arise. If there are no opportunities, just wait quietly.

I validated this approach last month, taking only two opportunities, and both were successful. This is not luck, but because I identified the right direction before taking action. So here are four principles to share with everyone: make bold assumptions, verify carefully, maintain restraint, and keep reverence. In simple terms, don’t be swept away by the market; trade with your head, not your emotions.

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ProposalDetective

· 2h ago

It's true, but the key is that there are very few people who can truly control it. Wait, hitting the mark twice means the method is correct? That logic is a bit dangerous. Sticking to the right direction sounds easy to say, but who hasn't been caught off guard to realize it? Market manipulation is indeed disgusting, but why does no one listen when you say it won't be manipulated? It's really just waiting for the right opportunity, but how exactly do you define an opportunity? That's the real challenge, right?

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DaoTherapy

· 01-09 04:10

That's right, but many people can't do it My biggest feeling is that being out of the market is much more comfortable than being fully invested Hitting the mark twice, how clear-headed that must be These four principles are easy to say, but how many actually practice restraint

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FlashLoanLarry

· 01-08 08:56

okay ngl the real edge here is opportunity cost, not execution speed. most people hemorrhaging capital on every tick just because fomo is a hell of a drug lmao

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rugpull_survivor

· 01-08 08:54

Hi, isn't this what I've been doing all along? Waiting for opportunities sounds simple, but actually doing it is difficult. --- Hitting twice in a row feels great, but I always feel like the next time I might get liquidated. --- Self-control is the key. My problem is that I can't sit still; I feel uncomfortable if I don't take action for a day. --- You're right, too many people are trapped by minute K-lines and simply can't stop. --- I agree with the phrase "Respect the market," but how many can truly do it? --- Buying the dip is fun for a moment, but in the end, I bought into altcoins, and the lesson was profound. --- Trading with your head sounds good, but brother, controlling emotions is really tough. --- This theory sounds good, but in practice, FOMO is still easy to fall into, honestly. --- Remember these four principles, but they are prone to problems when it comes to execution, right?

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-08 08:53

Really, those who watch the market every day should have woken up long ago. Wait, why didn't those people make a profit last month? Restraint is easy to talk about but hard to do. That's a good point, but the hardest part is execution. Hitting the mark twice truly shows good judgment, or maybe just good luck.

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WalletDoomsDay

· 01-08 08:42

Wait, twice in a row? I feel like you're just making up stories haha But indeed, people who watch the market every day are the ones losing money The key is to resist the urge to operate, which is more difficult than any technical analysis These four principles sound simple, but few actually follow them

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HackerWhoCares

· 01-08 08:39

Really, those who watch the market every day are just working for the exchange. Why insist on taking action? Isn't waiting for the right opportunity better? Hitting the mark twice shows the direction is correct, but it might not be the same for me. The word "restraint" is so true; I am just ruined by lack of restraint. Emotional trading is indeed a big trap. I think this every time, yet I still jump in every time.

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