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When trading contracts, it's clear that the direction is correct, but as soon as there's a floating profit, panic sets in. Immediately, you want to close the position and lock in gains, satisfied with just a few points. Even if the trend is still ongoing, you can't hold on, let alone keep profits to compound and roll over.
Just after closing, the market surges all the way, and you miss out on the big move, only left with regret afterward.
Small gains make you happy, slight retracements cause panic.
Frequent closing and re-entering, constantly flipping trades, end up earning little but losing big.
After all the effort, there's nothing left—market has taken all your gains.
Actually, most people don't lack understanding of the market; they lose because of their mentality!
Taking profits and running is human nature's instant gratification, fear of profit retracement, and a complete lack of understanding of compound interest.
In the contract market, making money is never about frequent trading.
Small profits come from skill, big profits come from holding, and wealth comes from compounding.
Exiting at the first sign of floating gains can only earn tiny profits, never capturing the big trend.
No matter how accurate your prediction, it’s all meaningless if you can't hold on.
Don’t let short-term fluctuations disturb your mindset.
Don’t fear minor pullbacks; if the trend remains unchanged, hold firmly.
Learn to control the impulse to close, let go of impatience and greed, hold your position, let profits run, and dare to compound.
Only then can you ride the entire wave of the market and double your capital.
Let’s encourage each other:
Endure loneliness, hold onto profits, and avoid frequent closing.
Only then can you go further in the contract market!