📌 Lessons I've learned after some time trading futures

1. Don't go all-in. Don't use high leverage just for the sake of speed.

The market always has opportunities, but capital can burn out in an instant.

1-2% per trade may sound slow, but it's the longest way to survive.

2. Emotions are the enemy.

Right after a loss, the urge to recover can lead to foolish trades.

Right after a win, overconfidence can lead to reckless trades.

→ Being clear-headed is not about winning or losing, but about knowing when to stop at the right moment.

3. Not every signal requires a trade.

Learn to wait. If the structure is unclear – don't trade. If there's no reason – don't trade.

Better to trade less but accurately than to trade a lot and be chaotic.

4. Keep a trading journal. Record your emotions. Record your mistakes.

After a few months, you'll understand if you lost due to skill, the market, or… yourself.

5. Losing is normal. Losses don't make you bad. Not daring to learn from your experiences is what's bad.

Preserve your capital, maintain your mindset, stick to your discipline – you will have more opportunities to correct your mistakes.

6. Finally: trade for the process, not for the dream of getting rich quickly.

Everyone wants to get rich quickly. But those who can go the distance are the ones who don't let the market control their emotions.

I hope these few lines help someone who is confused, lost, or about to hit "Long/Short" out of impatience.

Surviving means having opportunities.

Wishing everyone calmness – discipline – and the ability to make money in this market.

— A trader who has once watched his orders turn red in helplessness.