#Gate事件合约积分榜 Event Contract Trading: Quick First-Trade Pitfall Checklist (Condensed Version)

Before placing an order
The first time you enter, be sure to read the risk agreement, complete the quiz, and sign it before placing an order—don't skip it
Understand the nature of it: if you get the direction wrong, your principal goes straight to zero; this is not a guaranteed-profit product
A lower price ≠ easier profits; it only means a lower probability and greater profit potential—don't let “cheap” mislead you when placing an order
Only use spare funds, and keep the amount invested in a single trade to a small percentage of your total funds (e.g., 2%–5%); don't go all in
For your first trade, start with the minimum threshold (5 USDT, 6 contracts) to complete the process and experience the volatility; don't take a large position right away

While holding a position
When the trend goes against your judgment, close the position early to stop losses; don't stubbornly hold until it reaches zero
When the trend moves in line with your judgment, take profits promptly to lock in gains
Note: Unfilled pending orders cannot be sold directly; they must be canceled first

Mindset
Don't get carried away and increase your position after several consecutive wins; short-term trading is highly random
Settlement usually takes 3–10 minutes; delays are normal, so don't panic and make rash moves
With frequent short-term trading, accumulated fees and consecutive small losses are the main drains; focus on “surviving” first, then talk about profits.

The core message: Read the rules → Test the waters with a small position → Strictly take profits and cut losses → Don't trade emotionally → Accept the risk of going to zero.