I always wanted to make a killing on futures contracts with one big trade, but whenever the market fluctuates even slightly, my account could go to zero. When I first started with futures using 10,000 USDT with high leverage, I lost half my position in just 15 minutes. That's when I truly understood the need to have respect for the market.

Futures trading is not gambling—it's a test of discipline and self-control. Most people blow up their accounts through greed, going all-in and refusing to cut losses. Real professionals spend most of their time sitting in cash, waiting for clear trends before making a move. I once captured SOL's main uptrend using the Bollinger Bands indicator, stuck to my trading rhythm strictly, and made 30x returns in three weeks—all through disciplined rule execution, not luck.

Today I adhere to three iron rules: no single loss exceeding 2% of my account, no more than 2 trades per day, and I lock in profits at 50% floating gains. The key to futures trading is never about getting rich overnight—it's about controlling your impulses and building wealth steadily.