Don't think about doubling your position in one step; this mindset will only accelerate your exit. The market has always been ruthless to newcomers—one uncontrollable loss is enough to make you exit early.

Want to survive the first year? Remember these five bottom lines:

The first is trading frequency. If you don't understand the market, stay out of it. This isn't missing an opportunity; it's protecting yourself. Frequent trading is the fastest way for beginners to go bankrupt, no doubt about it.

The second is stop-loss execution. You must set a stop-loss point before opening a position. If losses exceed 5%, exit immediately. Don't gamble or hold onto illusions—use cold, strict rules to lock in risk. That's the prerequisite for survival.

The third is position management. Divide your capital into 3-5 parts, with each position no more than 20% of your total capital. Even if you're caught in a position, you'll have enough ammunition to handle sudden market reversals.

The fourth is your circle of competence. Only trade markets you understand; don't be driven by others' gains. Blindly following the crowd is like giving money to the market makers. Stick to your own territory—sometimes missing out is smarter than making mistakes.

The fifth is emotional control. This is more valuable than any technical indicator. When experiencing consecutive losses, stop and stay calm; when making profits, suppress greed. Trading is always a game against human nature—only those with steady minds can laugh last.

The common pitfalls for beginners are nothing more than these: losing and trying to quickly recover, becoming greedy after a profit and failing to exit, or replacing a trading plan with gut feelings—these are all traps.

Just remember one thing—true opportunities are always reserved for those who survive. The market isn't short of opportunities; what’s missing is the capital to stay in the game. Start with small funds, do several rounds of exploration, stabilize your trading curve, and then consider increasing leverage.

Slow is fast, less is more. This isn't just motivational talk; it's the painful lesson learned from countless bankruptcy lists. Steady gains may not be flashy, but at least they are real and sustainable.