Just finished tallying the annual trading statements. The total profit across several accounts is only around a few hundred thousand USD, still quite a bit short of the 1 million USD target set at the beginning of the year. But I’m content with this—this year’s market has been very volatile, experiencing N instances of zeroing out.

Throughout the year, I executed over ten thousand trades, witnessing many double-up opportunities, and also enduring four or five margin calls. The key reason I’ve been able to last until now is actually very simple: strict control of contract positions. My strategy is very consistent—each contract trade involves a fixed investment of 10,000-20,000 USD, and I take profits decisively once a 30% gain is reached.

Although this approach may seem modest in terms of single-trade returns, after a year of accumulation, the advantage of small positions becomes evident. Especially in markets with sharp drops and surges, maintaining a small, fixed position minimizes risk. Even if several trades go against me consecutively, I won’t be wiped out and can continue participating in the next wave of opportunities. That’s why I’ve been able to survive until now.