Listen to my straightforward words: I’m not here to show off my account, I just want to share my real experiences of navigating the futures market.

Seven years ago, I started with 2000 yuan, didn’t use leverage at first, and got liquidated twice. Those days of eating instant noodles are truly etched in my memory. Now, my account has reached eight figures. Looking back, every pitfall I stepped into has become valuable experience. Futures are not a casino; luck is not the main factor—it's all about strategy plus discipline.

My approach is like this: start with 1000 yuan to test the waters, investing only 300 yuan each time with 100x leverage. That level of leverage looks fierce, but it also tests your mindset the most. A 1% rise can double your money, but a decline can wipe you out overnight. Because of this, I always follow these five rules.

**1. Cut immediately when wrong.** The most common mistake beginners make is waiting for a rebound, hoping to break even. In reality, the market won’t wait for you, and holding on only increases losses. When you hit your stop-loss, you must exit—surviving is the key to the next opportunity.

**2. Stop after five consecutive losses.** Sometimes the market just moves randomly, and stubbornly fighting it only punishes yourself. My method is to close the trading app after five losses in a row, then review the next day—more often than not, the previous day’s losses have been recovered.

**3. Withdraw once you make 500 yuan.** The numbers on the screen are virtual; the market can turn around faster than flipping a page. Every time I reach 500 yuan profit, I withdraw at least half—that’s real winning.

**4. Only trade in one-directional trends.** When the trend is clear, 100x leverage can make you take off, but during sideways or choppy markets, that leverage becomes a tool for harvesting the weak. When there’s no clear direction, the best choice is to let go.

**5. Keep position size below 10% of your capital.** Never go all-in. Small positions help you stay calm in volatile markets; going all-in is like eating ten buffets at once—you’ll definitely feel uncomfortable in the end.

Ultimately, these rules boil down to survival. As long as your account is active, there’s a chance to turn things around. There’s no foolproof method; only those who survive the longest are the winners.