2026-01-07 08:30:38

The difference between people making money and losing money in the crypto world is really not about talent or luck—it's about risk management.

Having been in this industry for many years, I have a clear understanding: risks can actually be managed, as long as you know how to allocate your funds.

My own approach is very simple—on the futures side, I always keep 200,000 USDT fixed; on the spot side, I follow the market. When a big opportunity arises, I add to 1,000,000 USDT; if I don’t see any good opportunities, I reduce it to 300,000 USDT, never greedy.

In years when this strategy goes smoothly, I can earn hundreds of thousands or even millions, which is enough for me. During bad years? The worst case is a futures blow-up, but I’m not afraid—profits from the spot account are enough to cover the gaps. Once I recover, I put more money into futures. The reality is, my spot account has never lost money over the years, and I have confidence in that.

**The core rule is simple: it’s better not to make money than to lose the principal.**

This is the only rule I set for myself, so I’ve never experienced a liquidation. Every time I make money on futures, I set aside a quarter or even a fifth of the profit separately. Even if I do get liquidated later, I still have the profits in hand, which acts as insurance for myself.

If you’re an ordinary player wanting to try futures, my advice is: start with one-tenth of your spot position. If you have 300,000 USDT in spot, use 30,000 USDT to try futures. If you get liquidated? Cover it once or twice with your spot profits. Usually, after a dozen or so liquidations, you’ll understand the futures game. If after all that, you still can’t find the feel, then maybe this isn’t suitable for you, and stepping back is actually the smart choice.

**At the end of the day, in the crypto world, it’s never about who has the best luck, but about who survives long enough and takes enough risk to die.**

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AirdropHunter420

· 01-07 08:56

It seems this guy has definitely learned from a lot of losses; the words may be rough, but the truth is solid. In plain terms, longevity is the key, not who can go all-in and make the most money quickly.

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GlueGuy

· 01-07 08:53

This guy makes some sense, but I still think most people can't follow through. --- Better not to earn to death than to lose principal. It's easy to say, but hard to do, really. --- Have you not lost in spot trading for ten years? I respect this kind of resolve, but I think it also depends on the choice of coins. --- Hitting 10 or 8 times to master contracts? I would just advise quitting, who calculates the time cost. --- A fixed contract of 200,000 U sounds stable, but the prerequisite is having enough spot holdings as a cushion. Poor people can't afford this. --- To sum up, living long enough actually means not being too greedy, but who can really control their greed? --- Fixing loopholes on the spot side sounds easy, but in extreme market conditions, can they really be fixed? That's the real test. --- Fund management is indeed important, but choosing the wrong coin can still lead to death. This guy's eye for selecting coins is probably the key.

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DecentralizeMe

· 01-07 08:49

Sounds pretty reliable, and I truly agree with the point about living long enough. But in reality, how many people can really stick to their principal? Getting inflated after making money is a common problem.

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