Does this sound familiar: you open a trade, the price goes up (or down) just as you expected, and you think the trade is perfect. But when you check, you realize that the financing rate is so high that every hour it eats away part of your profits.
You're not the only one who has gone through this. Here are some practical and real tips so you don't lose money when things are going well.
1. Do the math before getting excited
Don't just be swayed by floating profit. Calculate:
How much are you making?
How much do they charge you to maintain the position?
If you see that financing is taking away your profit, it’s time to act.
2. Close partially and protect what’s yours
A good practice is to secure partial profit and move the stop to a positive zone. That way, no matter what happens, you already take something home.
3. Look for a pair with better financing
Not all cryptos have the same rate. If you are paying too much, you can:
Change pairs.
Use another type of contract (for example, coin-m).
Explore exchanges with lower fees (some update every hour and others every 8 hours).
4. Cover yourself if necessary
If you want to stay in the trade, but the cost is high, you can use hedge strategies like opening a reverse position in spot or in another derivative. This can help you hold on without paying so much.
5. And sometimes… just go out
Don't get attached to a trade just out of pride. If you've already made a profit and financing is taking away your effort, close it and wait for a new opportunity.
In futures trading, it's not just about guessing the right direction; it's also about knowing when to exit with clean profits.
Financing may seem like a minor cost, but if you don't manage it, it can leave you with less than you deserved to earn.
Has this happened to you? How did you resolve it?
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(This post is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.)
