What is the easiest trap for small funds to fall into when trading contracts? It's holding just a few hundred dollars or even over a thousand U, acting as if you're a master with tens of thousands to trade. And guess what—either you get liquidated quickly or lose everything in one go.

Honestly, if every time you enter a position you're nervous to the point of trembling, it means your capital and leverage settings are completely mismatched. Over the years, I've mentored many newcomers, and none of those who survived started with a full margin bet. Truly.

Dividing your money into parts is the first step. For example, if you have 1000U, split it into 5 parts, and only use 200U each time to try. What about leverage? 5x to 10x is enough; don’t listen to those who talk about 50x or 100x. That’s not trading—that’s the market maker giving you a one-way ticket.

The remaining 4 parts of your funds should stay untouched, never move them. What if you lose all 200U of one part? Don’t add to the position, don’t get emotional. My biggest mistake before was trying to hold on by adding more when I was losing. The result? Going down a dark path to ruin. Later, I realized—knowing when to stop is ten times more important than stubbornly holding on.

This market offers opportunities every day, it’s not necessary to close a deal every single time. Take a day or two off, calm down, think about why you lost money, figure it out, then continue. Next time, split the 200U into smaller parts again, trade slowly, don’t expect to turn everything around in one shot.

Another action that must be emphasized: take profits immediately. Made 500U? Don’t leave it all in the account. Transfer out 300U, keep 200U to continue trading. Holding real money keeps your mindset stable, and your operations won’t become distorted. I’ve seen too many people unwilling to take profits when they’re up a few hundred U, only to get wiped out by a small slip, then have to start over. That’s truly painful.

The core logic is this: with 10x leverage, a 10% wrong move in BTC and you’re bankrupt. Is it hard for BTC to move 10% in a day? Not at all. Look at professional traders—60% win rate already makes them experts. So what really determines your success isn’t how accurate your judgment is, but whether your position size is small enough and whether you can cut losses decisively when needed.

My own risk control discipline is very simple: if I lose 2% of my total funds in a day, I become alert; if I lose 6%, I shut down the software and stop watching the market. For profitable trades, I first protect the principal, then let the profits run—don’t turn what could be a gain into a wasted effort.

To sum up what beginners need to remember: don’t rush with small funds, choose low leverage, set stop-losses first, and take profits when you’re ahead. Money grows gradually, it’s impossible to get rich with just one or two big bets. If you really don’t understand something, ask more questions—these experiences are earned through blood and sweat.