#数字资产市场动态 No hype, back to trading itself. Today I want to talk about one thing: how to survive longer in this contract meat grinder. $BIFI $ZBT

Eight years ago, I jumped into this circle with only 2000U in my pocket. Back then, forget about K-line charts or leverage settings, I was completely clueless. Now, my account has stabilized in the eight-figure range, and looking back, I still feel a bit emotional. But I have to be honest—this is definitely not luck’s gift, but because I’ve figured out a set of "life-saving rules."

Using 1000U as capital to try my hand, I only invest 200U per trade to operate 100x contracts. When the market is good, a 1% increase can double your money; when the market is bad, you might get liquidated after a good night’s sleep. Because it’s so risky, I’ve summarized these five bottom lines, which I still follow today.

**First: Cut losses early**
When I first entered the circle, I blew two positions because I couldn’t bear to cut. I kept thinking it would rebound back to break even, but the market never gives you that chance. The more you hold on, the bigger the loss. You need to cut losses at the right time; staying alive is the only way to turn things around. There’s no need to stubbornly prove yourself against the market.

**Second: Close after five consecutive losses**
Sometimes the market is just chaotic, no matter how smart you are, you can’t see the pattern. At such times, stubbornly fighting only destroys your mindset. My approach is that once I lose five trades in a row, I immediately close the trading app and take a day off. Usually, the previous day’s losses are recovered by the next day.

**Third: Take profits when targets are reached**
The numbers on the screen are all floating gains; the market’s temperament is faster than flipping through a book. My rule is to take at least half of the 1000U profit once I reach it. Only the money actually pocketed counts as a win.

**Fourth: Trade only in trends, stay put during consolidation**
When a trend is up, 100x leverage can send you to the moon; but during sideways consolidation, that leverage becomes a slaughter machine. In markets without a clear direction, it’s better to stay out rather than make reckless moves.

**Fifth: Keep single-position size below one-tenth of capital**
Never go all-in gambling. Keeping positions light allows you to calmly handle sharp fluctuations. Going all-in is like greedily stuffing yourself at a buffet; in the end, it will make you uncomfortable.

These are practical insights gained from real trading, not just theory. Sharing with friends who are navigating the contract market, hoping to help more people stay steady in this market.