Futures trading is a double-edged sword. You can make money at an absurd speed, but losses can also wipe out your account in an instant. I turned 3,000U into 130,000U, not by luck or some get-rich-quick secret, but by strictly following five rules. Today, I’ll lay out this methodology.

My approach is actually very simple: diversify the initial capital. Break down 3,000U into 10 parts, and only use 300U each time to operate with 100x leverage. What are the benefits of this? When the market moves in your favor, a single point can double your profit; if the market moves against you, the loss from one position is fully controllable and won’t damage your core capital.

**Rule 1: Stop-loss without sentiment**

Cut your losses when wrong, no fantasies of rebounds. The market won’t change direction because of your psychological expectations. Once the stop-loss level is hit, exit immediately. Admitting a loss is always better than a margin call. Many people fail here, always hoping for a rebound, but end up with forced liquidation notices.

**Rule 2: Stop after consecutive losses**

If you lose 5 trades in a row, stop trading immediately. This isn’t giving up; it’s protecting yourself. When the market is chaotic, continuing to push is suicide. Set a "circuit breaker" to allow your emotions and judgment to reset. Reassess the next day, and you’ll often see things more clearly.

**Rule 3: Withdraw profits once earned**

No matter how beautiful the numbers look in your account, they’re virtual. Whenever floating profits reach 3000U, withdraw at least half. This is real profit secured. Not withdrawing risks having the market eat your gains. Some say this is "petty," but I’ve seen too many cases where accounts worth millions were wiped out in a single crash.

**Rule 4: Follow the trend, avoid volatility**

In a trending market, high leverage is like printing money. But in choppy markets, it becomes a meat grinder. When there’s no clear direction, the best move is to do nothing. Wait passively until the trend truly emerges, then strike decisively.

**Rule 5: Never risk more than 10% of your capital**

Don’t think about going all-in to turn things around. To survive longer in the market, you first need to survive. Trading only 300U per position means you can afford to lose. Smaller positions keep your mindset stable; a stable mindset makes your operations more decisive. This creates a virtuous cycle.

These five rules seem simple, but very few can stick to them. Most people break at the first temptation of quick profits. They think: "Why only use 300U? If I use 1000U, I’ll reach my goal faster." Then, a small loss eats up all previous gains in one go.

Futures trading isn’t a shortcut; it’s a marathon. Early capital accumulation is slow, but this steady approach allows you to survive long enough. The longer you survive, the more likely you are to witness a major market move. When that big move comes, you have the capital, experience, and mindset—then it’s time to harvest.

Don’t wait until liquidation to regret. These five ironclad rules aren’t suggestions—they’re bottom lines that must be ingrained in your mind. The crypto world is full of stories—some people multiply their holdings tenfold in three months, while others return to zero overnight. The difference lies in whether you’re gambling on luck or winning by rules.