✅ 1. Only Trade High-Probability Setups
Don’t chase every move. Wait for clean breakouts, retests, or obvious trend confirmations on higher timeframes (4H, 1D).
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✅ 2. Use Low Leverage (1x–5x)
High leverage = high liquidation risk. Smart traders use small leverage and larger capital for better control and survival.
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✅ 3. Always Use a Stop Loss
A tight and logical stop-loss protects your capital and prevents liquidation. Never trade without one.
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✅ 4. Follow the Trend
Most losses happen when people go against the trend. Use EMAs or price action to confirm and trade with the trend.
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✅ 5. Control Emotions
Fear, greed, and revenge trading kill accounts. Use a trading journal and take regular breaks to stay mentally sharp.
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✅ 6. Risk Only 1–2% of Capital Per Trade
Even if you lose, you live to fight another day. Capital preservation = long-term success.
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✅ 7. Don’t Trade Every Day
Only enter when conditions are ideal. No setup = no trade. Overtrading = overexposure.
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✅ 8. Backtest and Trust Your Strategy
Use a tested system, not random entries. Confidence in your edge helps you avoid panic decisions.
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✅ 9. Watch Funding Rates & Open Interest
Avoid overbullish or overshort conditions. If everyone’s long, a dump is likely.
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✅ 10. Journal Every Trade
Write down why you entered, exited, and what you learned. This is how top traders sharpen their edge and avoid repeated mistakes.
