I see many people have a very... naive mindset when facing losses in spot trading: losing a little, then immediately jumping to futures thinking that it will 'save' the loss. In fact, this is completely illogical.

Use some common sense: is futures easier than spot? In my opinion, futures is 10 times more difficult than spot. It requires higher skills, stricter discipline, and most importantly, excellent emotional control.

If you are struggling to make profits in spot and are losing there, then when jumping to futures, you are likely just doubling your risks. Leverage will quickly turn a small loss into a much larger one. This is not a way to 'save' losses.

Instead, do things that are truly effective:

  1. Stop and self-reflect on the issue.

    • Are you losing because your trading strategy does not match the current market conditions?

    • Are you not managing your capital well?

    • Or are emotions influencing your decisions?

  2. Control your emotions.

    • This is the main reason for most losses. Humans cannot bear the feeling of losing, leading to hasty behavior to 'get the money back'. The result is further losses, even heavier ones.

  3. Handle losses mentally first.

    • Learn to accept losses.

    • Find out the real reasons why you are losing.

    • Only when your mindset is stable can you trade again calmly.

Trading is not a revenge against the market. It's not a place to 'recover losses' at all costs. Trading is about discipline and patience. Understanding this, you will significantly reduce risks and get closer to earning stable profits.

Remember: Don't let emotions dictate actions. Control your emotions first, the right strategy will follow, and profits will naturally come.