2026-01-04 23:23:22

Fans often ask me how to maintain consistent profits with contracts. My answer has always been straightforward: there is no foolproof method in this market; only discipline can help reduce losses.

Look at the people around you who are losing money; they tend to fall into the same traps. When opening a position, they are passionate and excited but never seriously consider how to exit. After making a small profit, they rush to run away; once they suffer a big loss, they refuse to admit defeat. They daydream about a market rebound, but end up losing little by little until liquidation. How cruel is this cycle? I’ve seen too many people repeat this story.

**Level One: Plan your exit before opening a position, not just your profit target**

Stop-loss is not some advanced skill; frankly, it’s your lifeline. The moment you open a position, set your stop-loss immediately—for example, 5% of your total capital. If the price breaks through, cut your position directly. Don’t expect any big players to rescue you; such things don’t exist.

Profit-taking should also be strategic. When you gain over 20%, move your stop-loss to your breakeven point to at least protect your principal. When profits reach 50%, take partial profits gradually, and use a trailing stop for the remaining position to chase the trend. Greed will kill you.

**Level Two: Take small profits and run, endure big losses—this is the ultimate killer of your account**

There’s a hard rule in crypto: 90% of profits usually come from that 10% of core trades. If your habit is to close a position after a 3% gain but stubbornly hold onto a 30% loss, you will end up losing everything in the long run.

How to break this? Keep your risk-reward ratio above 1:3. That is, if your stop-loss is 100 dollars, set your profit target at 300 dollars. What’s the benefit? Even if you make many mistakes, it won’t affect your survival; just one correct trade can recover all your trial-and-error costs. Math is cruel but honest.

**Level Three: A stable mindset is more precious than precise judgment**

I’ve seen too many experts (including myself once) blow up their accounts out of frustration. After several consecutive stop-outs, they turn around and try to “rebalance” with heavy positions, but often end up losing more. This is not trading; it’s gambling.

The market is always there, opportunities are always available. But once your funds are wiped out, the game is truly over. So, what’s most valuable isn’t your analytical skills but your ability to swallow your pride when losing and continue executing your trading plan calmly.

Honestly, there’s no secret to trading contracts. Discipline, stop-loss, risk-reward ratio, and mindset—these four things, if done well, will keep you alive. Everything else will fall into place naturally.

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BankruptWorker

· 13h ago

The account name "Bankrupt Worker" says it all, haha. It hits too close to home. Those who want to turn their fortunes around are actually digging themselves deeper into gambler's mentality. --- Really, set your stop-loss and cut immediately. Those two seconds of hesitation often turn small losses into big ones. --- A risk-reward ratio of 1:3 is indeed ruthless, but in the long run, it's a game of surviving rather than earning more. --- Still wanting to go all-in to recover after consecutive losses? That's exactly how I was half a year ago. Thinking about it now, I feel heartbroken. --- Discipline is the most valuable; it's more practical than any K-line pattern or technical analysis. --- Making 3% and then running, or holding on through a 30% loss—this contrast is just too ironic. There are so many people like this around me. --- Mindset is more valuable than anything else. Swallow that pride and keep going—that's the dividing line between a master and a rookie. --- That's how contracts work—no secret, if you survive, you win. If you die, there's nothing left. --- Plan how to exit before opening a position. I need to screenshot and share this view with those who ask me every day how to make quick money. --- Market opportunities are always there; if the funds run out, the game is over. This phrase must be engraved in your mind.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 14h ago

That's right, but most people just can't learn it no matter what, and only realize after losing everything that they were wrong.

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DogeBachelor

· 01-07 02:00

Alright, I have to admit it, greed has indeed killed many people. --- That's a valid point, but the problem is most people simply can't control themselves. --- The words "turning back" are truly toxic; I've seen many people lose everything because of these two words. --- Discipline is easy to talk about, but actually implementing it is a whole different story. --- Stop-loss is always the hardest lesson, no doubt about it. --- I believe in this line of reasoning, but there are still too few who survive. --- Everyone understands these four points, but how many truly do them? --- I've seen too many people who want to turn back after being stopped out a few times; most of them end up badly. --- Making small profits and running, losing big and holding on—this is indeed a way for accounts to shrink rapidly. --- That last sentence is the harshest: once the funds are gone, the game is over. If you want to survive, you have to accept this truth. --- Mindset is more valuable than skills, but it's also the hardest to cultivate.

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FUDwatcher

· 01-04 23:52

That's so true. There are quite a few people around me who have died trying to break even, and it always starts with small losses. --- That moment of stop-loss is really difficult. I just can't bring myself to cut the position, and as a result, I lose everything in one go. --- Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to do. I've been cut multiple times before I finally realized. --- The most heartbreaking thing is that once the funds are gone, the game is over. No matter how good the analysis is, it's all useless. --- Damn, that's why I keep losing money. I have no concept of risk-reward ratio. I make 3% profit and run, but lose 30% and hold on stubbornly. --- Setting a stop-loss at 5% isn't really high, but I still feel the risk is significant. --- I've given up on mindset. Every time I get stopped out consecutively, I want to go all-in to make a comeback. Now my account is basically dead. --- Has anyone tried a 1:3 risk-reward ratio? Can this ratio really help you survive? --- I believe there are always market opportunities, but without money in hand, everything is just a waste.

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GateUser-a180694b

· 01-04 23:52

Really, I've seen too many people die because they set their stop-losses poorly. No matter what you say, it's too late. Trading contracts is actually that simple; the problem is that too few people can stick to it. A risk-reward ratio of 1:3. I seriously followed this for half a year, and only then did my account stabilize. I see people getting wiped out instantly out of anger—what's the point? Stop-loss is the lifeline; it's better to take a small loss than to let a big loss happen. The habit of running after small profits is truly poison. Only by changing this can you live long. Mindset is more valuable than any technical analysis, but unfortunately, too few people understand this.

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LightningHarvester

· 01-04 23:51

It's the same old story again. Everything sounds right, but how many people can really do it? I think the most heartbreaking part is "swallow that breath," that's the toughest hurdle. Contracts really can be deadly. I have a lot of experience with the part about making small profits and then leaving. That's how I always died. Setting a 5% stop loss sounds simple, but when the market rebounds, you think about waiting a bit longer, and then there's no turning back. A risk-reward ratio of 1:3 sounds very clear, but in practice, people still change their minds. Human nature is just so greedy. Honestly, it's all about mindset; technical skills are secondary. I wish I had read this article three years ago; it could have saved so many people. Discipline is worth much more than the ability to make money, really.

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NFTHoarder

· 01-04 23:47

Damn, that really hits home. I have several friends around me who have been completely wrecked like this.

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 01-04 23:44

Honestly, that last sentence really hit home — surviving is the real winner. --- Talking about stop-loss is easy, but actually executing it can drive you crazy. I've seen too many people stubbornly hold on. --- A risk-reward ratio of 1:3 is indeed hardcore, but the problem is most people simply can't stick to discipline. --- The most dangerous thing is the revenge trading mentality. Once you get emotional, you're doomed. I've fallen into this trap myself. --- It feels like teaching people to "exit alive," which is harder to learn than any technical indicator. --- The saying that 90% of profits come from 10% of trades is a bit harsh, but I've definitely seen this phenomenon. --- That part about mindset, it feels like it's talking about me. After consecutive stop-losses, it's really easy to lose control. --- The most important thing is to admit that you might have judged wrong. That's too difficult for most people.

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