đ¨ Why Most Traders Lose in Futures (And How to Win!) đ¨
Most traders blow their accounts in futures because of these 5 deadly mistakesâavoid them to survive:
1ď¸âŁ Overleveragingâ 10x-100x looks tempting, but one wrong move = liquidation. Stick to 3x-5x max!
2ď¸âŁ No Stop-Loss â "Itâll bounce back" is the #1 lie traders tell themselves. *Always set SL!
3ď¸âŁ Revenge Trading â Losing a trade? Donât double down angryâwalk away.
4ď¸âŁ Ignoring BTC Dominance â If Bitcoin dumps, alts get wrecked. Trade with the trend!
5ď¸âŁ FOMO Chasing Pumps â Buying green candles = liquidation fuel. Wait for pullbacks!
The Fix?
â Trade small & scale in
â Use isolated margin
â Take profits early
â Study order flow & liquidity
đ¨ Strategy to Win in Future trade đ¨
â 1. Master Risk Management (Non-Negotiable)
- Never risk more than 1-2% per trade(even 5% is gambling).
- Use Stop-Loss (SL) ALWAYSâno excuses.
- Isolated Margin > Cross Margin (control your risk).
â 2. Trade with the Trend (Not Against It)
- If BTC is bullish, focus on LONG altcoins.
- If BTC is dumping, avoid longingâwait for shorts.
- Check higher timeframes (4H/1D) before entering.
â 3. Leverage is a Double-Edged Sword
- Never use 10x+ unless youâre a pro.
- 3x-5x is SAFE for most trades.
- Leverage down as price moves in your favor (secure profits).
â 4. Liquidation Hunting is REAL
- Exchanges hunt stop-lossesâplace SLs outside liquidation zones.
- Avoid trading near major support/resistance (where liquidations cluster).
â 5. Take Profits Like a Pro
- Scale out(take 50% at 2x, 25% at 3x, let rest run).
- Never get greedyâlocking profits > hoping for moonshots.
â 6. Keep a Trading Journal
- Track every trade (entry, exit, reasoning).
- Learn from lossesâmost traders repeat mistakes.
đ BONUS: Best Times to Trade Futures
- BTC Volatility Hours (US Market Open, FOMC News, ETF Flows).
- Low liquidity = Dangerous(avoid late nights/weekends).