8 Core Tips from Experienced Players to Newbies: Prioritize Survival, Then Make Money
1. Three Basics Every Beginner Must Learn (Avoid Pitfalls)
1. Core Concepts of Contract Trading
◦ Perpetual Contracts (No Delivery Date) vs. Futures Contracts (With Expiry Date), beginners should practice with perpetual contracts first
◦ Leverage ≠ Doubling: A 5% reverse fluctuation under 10x leverage can result in a 50% loss of principal, recommended to start with 5x
◦ Always Set Stop-Loss: Set a stop-loss of 5%-10% for each trade (e.g., if the principal is 8000 yuan, single trade stop-loss ≤ 800 yuan)
2. Choose the Right Platform
◦ Only choose the top 3: Binance, OKX, Huobi (90% of smaller platforms will run away)
◦ Fee Comparison: For spot trading, choose below 0.1%, for contracts pay attention to funding rates (the lower, the better)
3. Ironclad Rules of Risk Management
◦ No Holding Positions: If floating losses exceed 10%, stop-loss unconditionally, keep the principal, and don’t fear missing opportunities
2. Trading Strategy: Make “Certain” Money
1. Two Rules for Trend Trading
◦ Moving Average Judgement: In the 4-hour chart, if the 50-day line > 100-day line > 200-day line → go long; the opposite means go short
◦ Indicator Assistance: Enter when MACD crosses above the 0 axis + RSI > 50, higher winning rate
2. Swing Trading Mnemonics
◦ Don’t Catch Falling Knives: Wait for 3 consecutive bullish candles to stabilize before buying
◦ Don’t Chase Highs: If deviating from the moving average by more than 20%, don’t chase, wait for a pullback to the moving average
3. Capital Management: 8000 Yuan Position Allocation Method (Practical Version)
1. Leverage Usage
◦ Beginners use 5-10x: With 8000 yuan principal, can open contracts up to 80,000 yuan (10x leverage), reducing liquidation risk by 50%
◦ Handling Floating Profits: After making 20%, withdraw 20% profit first (e.g., if you earn 1600 yuan, withdraw 320 yuan), use the remaining funds for further operations
2. Gradual Position Building
◦ Use 40% (3200 yuan) for the initial position, stop-loss if it drops 5% (loss of 160 yuan)
◦ After breaking the previous high, add 30% (2400 yuan), retain 30% (2400 yuan) for potential market crashes
4. Practical Steps in 4 Moves (Using BTC as an Example)
1. Choose Target: Only trade BTC/ETH (high liquidity, less volatility > 3 times that of altcoins)
2. Determine Trend: Bullish moving averages + MACD golden cross → go long; bearish alignment → don’t catch the bottom
3. Position Building Operation: Use 5x leverage, buy 26000 yuan BTC with 3200 yuan, stop-loss at 25700 yuan (loss of 300 yuan), take profit at 28000 yuan (profit of 400 yuan)
4. Daily Risk Control: Check positions before market close (not exceeding 10 times the principal), adjust stop-loss (move up with price to protect profits)
