Let's face it, high-leverage contract trading isn't for everyone—while quick profits are tempting, the risk of bankruptcy is just as swift and unavoidable.



I've seen many people turn their initial capital into dozens of times its size through strict trading discipline and then walk away unscathed. Their wins are never just luck; they rely on rules forged through blood and lessons learned the hard way.

My own extreme approach is like this: divide 1500U into three parts, using only 500U per trade with 100x leverage. A 1% move can double the account, and vice versa—miss once, and those 500U become the cost of trial and error. Surviving such high-risk operations hinges on execution.

**First Rule: Stop-loss must be firm.**

I once held on through two margin calls waiting for a rebound. After that, I realized—once you set a stop-loss point, you must cut at that moment, no exceptions. Accepting small losses is far more rational than betting on a rebound.

**Second Rule: After five consecutive losses, stop trading.**

Continuing to fight when the market is unclear is just giving away money. I set a "circuit breaker": after five consecutive losses, I turn off the screen and go outside for some fresh air. After cooling down overnight, the market logic often becomes clearer.

**Third Rule: Take profits when you earn, don’t chase floating gains.**

The numbers in your account aren’t real until you cash out. My approach is to withdraw half of every 6000U profit into my wallet, so my mindset doesn’t inflate and spiral out of control due to paper gains.

**Fourth Rule: Only trade in one-sided trends, stay away from choppy markets.**

In clear upward or downward trends, 100x leverage is an accelerator; in sideways ranges, it becomes a meat grinder. If you don’t understand the market, stay in cash and wait—there’s no shame in that.

**Fifth Rule: Never go all-in.**

Each 500U trade should always be within 10% of your total capital. Keeping positions small helps maintain rational judgment, and even if you lose, you won’t hurt yourself badly.

The essence of contract trading is a probability game, not a shortcut to overnight riches. Opportunities in crypto are plentiful, but so are traps. Only by embedding these five rules into your mind and executing them repeatedly can you hope to make it out smiling in the end.
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TrustlessMaximalistvip
· 12-26 13:53
100x leverage is basically gambling with your life; those who survive should burn incense. One liquidation is enough to make someone calm for half a year. Stop-loss sounds simple, but few actually implement it. Losing five times in a row and still not running is really just delivering packages. Unrealized gains are like no profit at all; many people just don't get this. Playing with 100x leverage in a volatile market is like seeking death; it's better to just sleep. Those who go all-in often die at the moment of bottom-fishing.
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FlashLoanPrincevip
· 12-26 13:50
Honestly, 100x leverage is playing with fire; most people will get burned. Not cutting losses is basically asking for death. I've seen too many people hold on stubbornly until they die. Losing five times in a row really means you should stop; rushing to throw money in when you're hot-headed. The real money is in the wallet, while the account balance is just virtual. Once you understand this, you'll basically survive. The most important thing is not to go all-in; a light position mindset keeps you stable.
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RunWhenCutvip
· 12-26 13:48
You really have to be ruthless with stop-loss. I used to be a master at holding positions, but I only realized it when I lost everything, even my pants.
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GateUser-40edb63bvip
· 12-26 13:44
Honestly, 100x leverage is playing with fire; one slippage and it's gone. I have deep experience with stop-losses. In my early years, I also considered betting on rebounds, but instead of catching the rebound, I ended up getting liquidated. Knowing to stop after five consecutive losses is a smart move, preventing the more you lose, the more you want to recover and end up sinking deeper. Many people can't handle withdrawals; they just like to watch their account numbers, only to end up losing it all back. 100x leverage in a volatile market is truly a meat grinder, no doubt.
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