Why is it easier to get hooked on 'Event Contracts'?

1. It looks too much like gambling

On the surface, it seems like you can double your money with just a couple of clicks, which is tens of times more thrilling than stock trading or cryptocurrency; this fast pace and simple operation can unconsciously lead you into gambler mode.

2. Three major psychological traps

- The "almost won" illusion: For example, if the price hovers near the target and then moves away, you might think, "I was just a bit off earlier," when in fact, you've been tricked.

- Wanting to double down after a loss: After losing money, there's always a desire to immediately place a larger bet to recover, but this only leads to deeper losses.

- Superstitious probability: If you lose five times in a row, you think, "I should win the next one," but each event is independent, and there's no divine intervention to balance things out.

3. Why doesn't your learned method work?

Most people rush to find a "sure-win strategy," but right at the start, emotions take over: if they make money, they think they're clever; if they lose, they blame the market. Once the mindset collapses, even the best strategy is useless.

How can ordinary people cope?

- First act like a robot, then like a trader:

Before placing an order, clearly write down "the maximum I can lose before stopping," treating your stop-loss like an alarm clock that must be adhered to when it rings.

- Play with a mindset like playing Mahjong:

Assume every bit of money is for entertainment; if you lose, think of it as losing the price of a ticket to play, and if you win, consider it good luck.

- Break the "doubling myth":

Don’t believe in the nonsense of "turning 10U into a million"; focus on making small profits 100 times to outpace someone who goes all in just once.

In short, what event contracts test is not skill, but whether you can control your actions. Just like before entering a casino, leave your bank card at home and only bring 200 cash with you—those who learn to set limits for themselves are less likely to get their pockets emptied by the market.

Take a good look at technical indicators, and use signals to help your hands avoid getting hooked.