– After an intense year of trading, I’ve decided to step away from the market for a while. But before I do, I want to share how I turned $4,000 into over $500,000 entirely through futures trading.
Yes, you read that right — this market can be very rewarding. But only if you understand its nature and adopt a long-term vision.
The Truth About Futures Trading
Most traders lose because they max out leverage and trade with huge volume nonstop. If that’s your approach, you can forget sustainable profits. The truth? 90% of traders lose playing this game recklessly.
The essence of this market is psychological. It’s designed to build confidence — through rising prices, FOMO, hyped-up news — and then crash to allow major players to take profits. And guess what? They’ll blame the news again to keep retail investors hopeful for the next cycle.
Where Are We Now?
Look at the current market carefully — we’re in the “distribution” phase. Smart money is preparing to offload. But here’s the trick: they won’t dump immediately. Instead, they’ll push the price higher, triggering new ATHs (all-time highs), luring more longs, before pulling the rug. Don’t take my word for it — just watch how it unfolds.
What Would I Do Now?
If I were still active, I wouldn’t be trading right now. It’s a dangerous zone where FOMO peaks and manipulation is highest. I’d wait until things quiet down. Then, I’d place short orders and come back in a couple of months — maybe post-Tet holiday, just like I did when $BTC dropped from $103K to $82K and I made $79K.
Final Thoughts
This is just my personal opinion — I’m not a dev, not an analyst. Just someone who’s been in the game, played it right, and is now stepping back with a win.