#TrendTradingStrategy Lost $850+ on a Short Trade: A Hard Lesson in BTCUSDT Futures ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ“‰

Yesterday, I took a short position on BTCUSDT Perpetual Futures, expecting the price to drop. My entry price was around $46,200, but instead of going down, the market went against me โ€” closing around $47,100. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ”ป Loss: -$856.40 USDT

Even though it was a calculated trade, this was a reminder that Futures trading is extremely risky, especially when using leverage. One small move in the wrong direction can cost you big. โš ๏ธ

What Went Wrong?

โŒ I didnโ€™t set a proper stop-loss

โŒ Overconfident in market direction

โŒ Ignored market news and momentum

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โšกTips for Trading BTC Futures:

โœ… Always use a stop-loss

โœ… Donโ€™t go all-in with high leverage

โœ… Follow trend confirmations, not assumptions

โœ… Only trade what you can afford to lose

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Trading can be rewarding, but you need strong discipline and strategy. If you're new, take time to learn, use demo accounts, or start small. ๐Ÿ“Š

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