#Gate广场四月发帖挑战 The core strategy for trading contracts in a sideways market is "buy low and sell high, arbitrage within the range." Clearly identify the support level (lower boundary) and resistance level (upper boundary) of the range, and open positions when the price touches the boundary with reversal signals. You can use tools like grid trading to automate execution.

Survival depends on extreme risk management:

Strictly prohibit high leverage; recommended leverage is ≤3x to prevent margin calls and liquidations.

Operate with small positions, and strictly limit single trade stop-loss to 1%-2% of the account balance.

Enforce discipline: if the price effectively breaks through the range boundary (up or down), exit the position immediately; never hold through a breakout.

Be cautious of trend reversal at the end of a sideways phase. Before and after major news releases, the market tends to move in a single direction. During these times, reduce your position size or temporarily step back and observe. When unsure about market direction, staying out of the market is the best strategy.