Over the years in the crypto world, I’ve gone from a sleepless loser who lost all night to a trader earning millions per month. I’m not some chosen one, nor do I have any secret tricks. Honestly, it’s all about relying on a method that’s “extremely simple”—so simple it’s almost ridiculous, but it really works.

**Lesson One: Preserving Capital Is the Key**

No matter how good a strategy is, if you hit a liquidation event, you lose everything. I’ve learned this the hard way, so now I’m not afraid of not making money; I’m afraid of losing my principal due to a bad trade.

Keep these points in mind: With a 100,000 capital, only risk 10,000 per attempt to test the waters, and keep your total position below 20%. If a single trade loses 2%, close it immediately—don’t rely on luck. Leverage is a dangerous tool; beginners should avoid it altogether, and even experienced traders shouldn’t use more than 10x. Following this rule alone can help you avoid 80% of liquidation traps.

**Lesson Two: Less Trading, More Profit**

Many believe that making money in crypto depends on trading frequency, but it’s actually the opposite—success comes from making correct trades. Trading frequently every day eats up most of your profits in fees, not to mention it can ruin your mindset.

My current approach is: once I’ve identified the trend, I only take one side—either long or short. No flipping back and forth. Before entering a trade, set a 3% stop-loss and a 5% take-profit. Don’t wait until the market moves to make decisions. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 trades per day; more than that is basically giving money to the market. In practice, the first two trades of the day tend to be the highest quality.

**Lesson Three: 90% of Beginners Fall Into These Traps**

Counter-trend adding is a big no-no. Seeing a dip and wanting to buy more to lower your average cost? Every additional position brings you closer to liquidation. Also, frequent trading fees may seem small, but over time they can eat up half a year’s profits. The most deadly trap is thinking “the profit isn’t real until I take it out.” This mindset has caused many to blow up their accounts, clinging to the illusion that “it can still go up,” only to be wiped out by the next correction.

**Real-Life Case Comparison**

With a 100,000 capital, two very different outcomes:

What’s the wrong way? Full position with high leverage, rushing to buy more when the market drops, then holding through the decline. The result? Liquidation and zero.

What’s the right way? Use 20,000 as a base position, set a 3% stop-loss and a 5% take-profit. Only do 2 high-quality trades per week—preferably fewer but better. Stick to this for three to five months, and you’ll earn a steady 8% monthly. With compound interest, in a year, that’s over 150%.

**Six Iron Rules—Memorize Them**

What to do: Use spare funds, stay disciplined, trade unidirectionally.

What not to do: Go all-in, hold through losses, try to do both sides at once.

**Final Words**

I’ve seen too many people risking their living expenses or borrowed money on contracts, only to end up with bad results. Futures trading isn’t a casino; it requires discipline and patience. Only those who preserve their principal and survive long enough deserve to talk about making big money in crypto.