#美国非农就业数据表现优于预期 Most people believe that as long as they correctly identify the rise and fall direction, contracts are just a money printing machine.

But my tuition of more than 600,000 in my early years told me — just because the direction is right, it doesn't mean you can survive to see the profits.

In less than six months of entering the market, my account hit rock bottom. The most heart-wrenching part was realizing during the review that eight out of ten trades had the right direction, yet I still ended up completely wiped out. Later, I broke down each trade and finally understood where I went wrong in three areas.

First, let's talk about the first point: I was too anxious. As soon as the price moved slightly, I couldn't hold back. I saw the breakout and went all in, but as soon as I opened the position, I was instantly stopped out. It's not that the market had a problem; it's that I was more impulsive than the market.

The second problem lies in stop-loss. At that time, I was used to setting fixed points; once the line was touched, it would automatically close the position. However, contracts are highly volatile, and a single spike can liquidate you, leaving you anxiously waiting on the sidelines for the price to return. It was only later that I understood that stop-loss should follow the market structure, not my own fears.

The third pitfall is the most deadly - holding a large position stubbornly. When the market is rising, you feel like a god, but when it turns against you, you refuse to admit your mistakes. After several pullbacks, the account goes straight to zero, and I have experienced this feeling of collapse more than once.

After going through all this, I set three iron rules for myself:
Positions must be diversified, entry points should be flexible, and if you're not fully confident, stay in cash and observe.

These words sound quite plain, but they really transformed me from frequently facing liquidation to being able to accumulate steadily. Many people lose in the futures market not because of their judgment on the market, but because of their control over themselves—position size, emotions, and rhythm. Seeing the right direction is just the starting point; being able to withstand volatility is what qualifies you to talk about profits.

If you want to survive in this market for a long time, don't confront it head-on. Learn to coexist with volatility, preserve your capital, and opportunities will naturally come to you.

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