Losing in futures (future contracts) is painful, especially since it often involves significant amounts due to leverage. But the most important thing is the actual response afterward — here’s what to do practically and rationally:

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✅ Smart reaction after losing in futures:

1. Disconnect emotion immediately

Never enter a "revenge" trade.

Losses may pull you into a desire for quick recovery, and this is where the real losses begin.

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2. Close the platform and take a short break

• An hour, a day, or even a week — the important thing is to stop.

• Calmness restores clear thinking and prevents further random decisions.

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3. Honestly evaluate the reason for the loss

Ask yourself:

• Did you use high leverage (10x+)?

• Did you enter without a stop-loss plan?

• Did you rely on a feeling or superficial recommendation?

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4. Reduce leverage or pause it temporarily

• Use only 1–3x, or try demo trading to regain confidence.

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5. Return trading to its basics: capital management

Golden rule:

Do not risk more than 1–3% of your capital in a single trade.

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6. Build your own trading record

• Document every trade: the reason, entry, exit, result.

• This turns the loss into a "paid training session."

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7. Temporarily change your trading type

• Switch from futures to spot trading for a while.

• Observe the market and learn from its movements without the pressure of leverage.