In the contract market, those who are consistently losing often have issues that are not related to technical flaws. Their common problem is overcomplicating trading.

Full screens of indicators, frequent strategy switching, eyes glued to the K-line looking for the highest and lowest points—what's the result? They miss out on the market move, mess themselves up first, and their accounts collapse as well.

In contrast, long-term stable profitable traders have surprisingly simple logic. Based on my practical experience, here are a few core principles:

**Mainstream coins are the baseline.** Large-cap cryptocurrencies have sufficient liquidity and transparent information. The high volatility and black swan risks of small-cap coins are not worth touching. **Trend is the only friend.** Don't try to catch the bottom or sell the top; follow the market direction. Making money in line with the trend is the most reliable. **Stop-loss is not optional.** Cut losses decisively on wrong trades; small losses are far better than holding on and getting caught. **Maintain a reserve of position.** Gradually accumulate profits; never gamble with your principal.

To put it simply, contract trading is not about a single miraculous turnaround, but about making fewer mistakes, controlling risks, and sticking to the market long enough. When the path is steady, money naturally follows.