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A friend once told me: “Trading perps is simple – until it isn’t.”
💁 Here’s what they meant – a breakdown of 4 common perp strategies with examples, so you know what each one is, how it’s used, and where it fits.
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⚠️ Disclaimer:
Trading cryptocurrency futures carries significant risk. This thread is for educational purposes only – not financial advice. Always do your own research, test your plan, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
📈 Trend Trading
In an uptrend: buy pullbacks to support.
In a downtrend: sell rallies to resistance.
Example:
$BTC at $121.8K pulls back to $119.2K. A trend trader might plan entries near support, with stops and targets set, then trail stops if price breaks highs.
⚡ Day Trading / Scalping
Quick trades on small timeframes using patterns like breakouts, reversals, or “head & shoulders.”
Avg hold: 30–60 min.
Example:
Bitcoin hits resistance at $120.2K, rejects on lower timeframes, and forms a short setup with a tight stop and modest target.
🕰️ Hold Trading
Holding a position for days or weeks to catch bigger moves.
Example:
Ethereum trades at $4,500 amid rumors of a big partnership. A trader holds through the wait, and two weeks later, news breaks – ETH rallies. Patience and funding cost awareness are crucial here.
📝 Practice First
Paper trading = testing strategies without risking capital.
Log your hypothetical trades – entry, stop, target – and check later how they played out. After dozens of tracked setups, you’ll see patterns in what works before going live.