If you are still losing money with contracts now and your emotions are collapsing, and your direction is confused, you might as well take this article seriously. It may not be that you aren't working hard, but that your methods are truly wrong. Turning losses into profits in contracts is actually not as complicated as you think; the core is just a few sentences, but few can actually achieve it.
First is to take profits and stop losses. Many people understand this principle, but when it comes to actual trading, they completely lose control. When the market is good, they are reluctant to exit, fantasizing about catching the last point; when the market reverses, they start to stubbornly hold on, betting that it will reverse in the next second. Greed and fantasy are the roots of losing money. The market is always cyclical; any profit is not a gift from heaven. If you do not take profits in time, you may end up giving back both your principal and profits. Stopping losses is key to protecting your principal; you can't always think of 'holding on a bit longer'; that's what the inexperienced say. The money in your account can indeed be completely lost, but in the crypto world, you can never earn it all.
Contracts fear frequent operations, especially those who repeatedly open positions in the short term. No matter how fast your hand speed is, you can't afford the transaction fees. Many people fantasize about profiting from both long and short positions, but end up getting repeatedly harvested by the market. Every time you open a position, you are actually gambling; are you sure that position will definitely win? If it's not a high-win-rate strategy, frequent operations are just contributing to transaction fees and emotional fluctuations.
When you don't understand the market, many people choose to 'get on the bus first and talk later,' but the result is often a slap in the face from both sides. Being in cash does not mean you haven't done anything; rather, it means you judge that 'now is not the time to act,' which reflects experience. The crypto world lacks opportunities, but every trading opportunity must be approached with caution. Being in cash is the highest-level operation in trading.
Making money should be stable; don't always think about getting rich today and achieving financial freedom tomorrow. Contracts themselves are leverage tools, allowing small funds to generate profits. Even with just 100 USDT, as long as the strategy is stable, mindset is good, and win rate can be controlled, there will be profits every day; extended over time, it becomes compound interest. You don’t need to take large positions or gamble to change your fate; as long as you can consistently make profits, you have already surpassed 90% of people.
Never go all-in with heavy positions; that is gambling with your life. Even if your judgment on the market direction is correct, if unexpected news comes and you haven't set a stop loss, you may instantly face liquidation. The crypto world is never short of market trends or opportunities; what is truly scarce is: those who can survive in volatility. Don't rush; the market will always be there; the key is whether you can remain present.
Finally, knowing these principles is not enough; the key lies in execution. Knowing and doing are two different things; it sounds simple but is extremely difficult in practice. I've seen too many people understand all the logic, yet still can't help but frequently open positions, not set stop losses, and aggressively increase positions, ultimately losing everything. Only those who can truly overcome their emotions, restrain themselves, and strictly execute strategies can survive long, earn steadily, and slowly enter that 1% profit circle.
Stop asking how the market will move; first ask yourself if you can do these most basic things. If you can do it, you can survive. If you can survive, making money is just a matter of time.
