First Tip: Treat contracts like flipping a coin - first see the heads and tails clearly before betting.

1. Underlying Logic

Going long is like betting on heads of a coin, implying an expectation of asset price increase, as long as the direction is correct, you can gain profits; going short is similar to betting on tails, expecting asset prices to fall, and a correct direction also yields profits.

Leverage is not a magical money-making tool; it is essentially an amplifier: 10x leverage is like exchanging a 1 yuan coin for a 10 yuan die, when the direction is guessed correctly, the profit is amplified 10 times, and if guessed incorrectly, the loss is also amplified 10 times.

2. Practical Details

Before placing an order, be sure to spend 3 seconds asking yourself three questions: ① Is the current asset trend upward or downward? ② Are there any major news events that may interfere with price movements? ③ Where is the stop loss set?

Use the 5-minute K-line chart to look for 'secondary confirmation signals', for example, after the price breaks through a key level and then retests for confirmation, only at this point decide whether to bet on the trade.

Second Tip: Use strategies instead of guessing - let the system work for you.

1. Grid Trading

Scene: Suitable for volatile markets, for example, BTC fluctuating back and forth in the 60k–65k range for 3 days.

Settings: Set 1 grid for every 500U, follow the principle of buying low and selling high, the system operates automatically in a 24-hour cycle.

Profit Estimate: When the fluctuation range is 5%, using 3x leverage, the net profit margin per grid can reach 15%, with daily returns of about 3%–5%.

2. Funding Fee Arbitrage

Principle: When the contract funding fee is higher than the spot holding interest, lock in the interest spread between the two by going long on the spot and shorting the perpetual contract.

Case: A certain token contract has an annual funding fee of 18%, spot annual return of 2%, and interest spread of 16%, if 100,000 U is invested, a stable return of 16,000 U can be obtained in a year.

3. Hedging Trading

Scene: The night before a major event, the direction of asset price fluctuations is unknown.

Operation: Open equivalent long and short positions simultaneously, after price fluctuations, close the losing side and keep the profitable side to achieve the effect of 'making a profit regardless of the market's rise or fall'.

Third Tip: Treat risk control as a lifeline - first learn not to lose money, then talk about making money.

1. Position Management

Use the pyramid adding method: initially set a position of 1%, when profits reach 2%, increase the position by 0.5%, with a maximum total position of no more than 3%.

Use the reverse pyramid method to reduce positions: reduce by 1% when losing 1%, reduce by 2% when losing 2%, to prevent liquidation.

2. Stop Loss Discipline

Fixed Stop Loss: Set a stop loss point of 2%–3% immediately when opening a position, and automatically close the position when the price hits the stop loss level.

Move Stop Loss: When profits reach 5%, move the stop loss point up to the cost price to lock in the profits gained.

3. Emotional Management

If there are consecutive losses in 3 trades, take a mandatory 24-hour break to avoid 'revenge trading' due to emotional loss of control.

Create an 'Emotional Diary': Record the reasons for each opening position, profit and loss situation, and current feelings, to correct impulsive trading through data.

4. Capital and Life

Isolate living expenses: Reserve at least 12 months' worth of daily expenses to ensure that even in the event of a liquidation, basic living will not be affected.

Indicator Assistance: Technical indicators like MACD and KDJ are only for reference, the core of trading remains the trend, volume-price relationship, and related news.

Conclusion

Contract trading is not a casino, but a marathon about cognition and discipline.

It is recommended to first use 1% of funds to practice 100 trades in a simulated environment before entering real trading; first integrate the concept of 'not losing money' into trading habits, and then pursue making 'profits' reflected in the account balance.

Remember: Making money in the cryptocurrency market does not rely on superstition, but on mastering simple techniques and using rules as confidence, which allows for fewer pitfalls and more gains in short-term trading. Follow @钱包守护者 for more simple and practical operation skills, let technology become your confidence in making money.