### **Futures Trading: Why Most Lose & How to Win**

Futures trading looks easy—until you lose money. Here’s why most traders fail and how to avoid their mistakes.

### **Top 5 Reasons Traders Lose Money**

1. **Too Much Leverage**

- High leverage (like 10x-100x) can wipe out your account fast.

- **Fix:** Use 3x-5x max.

2. **No Stop-Loss**

- Hoping a losing trade will recover usually makes it worse.

- **Fix:** Always set a stop-loss.

3. **Revenge Trading**

- Losing money and then trading angry leads to bigger losses.

- **Fix:** Take a break after a bad trade.

4. **Ignoring Bitcoin’s Trend**

- If Bitcoin is falling, most altcoins will too.

- **Fix:** Trade in the same direction as Bitcoin.

5. **Chasing Pumps (FOMO)**

- Buying when price is already spiking often means buying at the top.

- **Fix:** Wait for a pullback before entering.

### **6 Rules to Trade Smarter**

1. **Risk Management**

- Never risk more than 1-2% of your account per trade.

- Always use a stop-loss.

2. **Follow the Trend**

- Trade in the same direction as Bitcoin.

- Check higher timeframes (4H/1D) before entering.

3. **Use Low Leverage**

- Stick to 3x-5x unless you’re very experienced.

4. **Avoid Liquidation Zones**

- Exchanges hunt stop-losses—place yours carefully.

5. **Take Profits Early**

- Sell part of your position as price moves in your favor.

6. **Keep a Trading Journal**

- Write down your trades to learn from mistakes.

### **Best Times to Trade**

- High volatility times: US market open, big news events.

- Avoid low-liquidity times: Late nights, weekends.

### **Final Tip**

Trading isn’t about getting rich quick—it’s about not losing money fast. Follow these rules, and you’ll have a better chance at success.