I just saw some of you asking about trading futures, whether you should do it or not. Actually, this is a pretty good question because it reflects the concerns many people have when approaching this activity.

First of all, I want to clarify that futures are not inherently bad. They only become problematic when we treat them like gambling. Unlike betting on dice or sports betting, trading futures can be analyzed and risk-managed. Leverage of x1, x10, or x125 is essentially the same if you know how to manage your capital properly. I see many people blame high leverage, but the real issue lies in our psychology and greed, not the tool itself.

For a trader seeking daily profits like myself, trading futures has very clear advantages. First, it allows continuous trading without waiting for waves or pump signals like spot trading. Profits can be withdrawn immediately, in real money, not just on paper. With sufficient capital, I can maintain daily income from futures, something holding coins cannot guarantee.

However, the disadvantages are also significant. Trading futures easily leads to losing all your capital if your psychology is not strong. Losses, sleepless nights, account wipeouts—all can happen quickly. Without strict capital management, it really resembles a dice game, prone to reckless all-in moves. Moreover, its addictive stimulation can be dangerous, especially for those with weak mental resilience.

Personally, when I have enough capital to sustain daily profits from futures, I prefer to switch to spot for long-term holding. But the key point is to understand the nature of futures trading — it’s a tool, not a game of chance. Trading futures with x5 on $1,000 or x125 on $40, in terms of actual risk, is essentially the same. The always-present issue is with the person, how they manage their capital and their mindset.

I'm curious, what do you all think about futures? Is everyone trading futures, or are you only doing spot?