#数字货币市场洞察 As for contracts, the scariest thing isn’t the market—it’s the traps you set for yourself.

Lately, I’ve seen too many new accounts get completely wiped out right after entering the market. Looking back, I found that the fatal mistakes are almost always the same—make one of these, and your principal can go to zero in minutes.

Let’s talk about leverage first. A lot of people come in wanting to get rich quick, maxing out at 50x or 100x leverage, thinking they can catch the perfect move. But what’s reality? If the market swings just 3%, your position is gone. Contracts are about control and pacing, not gambling. Start slow with 3x or 5x leverage—you can at least withstand a 20% swing and still have time to react.

The second pitfall is even more common—refusing to cut losses. “Let’s wait, maybe it’ll bounce back,” “I’ve lost so much already, closing now is too painful”—I’ve heard this countless times. The outcome? You hang on until you’re wiped out. Set your stop-loss when you open a position—that’s not cowardice, it’s how you survive. If you’re in profit, move your stop-loss up to lock in gains.

And about going all in—don’t even think about it. The idea of “this is a rare opportunity, let’s bet it all” will wipe out your chips in one shot. Here’s a simple formula: single position size = principal × 2% ÷ leverage. For example, if you have 10,000 USDT and use 10x leverage, don’t risk more than 200 USDT per trade. Even if you’re wrong, you won’t go back to square one.

Emotional trading deserves its own mention. Chasing after pumps, panicking on dips, FOMOing when you see others making money—this mindset is the root cause of most liquidations. The market always rewards calm traders. Make a plan ahead of time and stick to it—don’t let late-night chart-watching lead your decisions.

Finally, beware of platform tricks. Stuff like “wicks” and “slippage”—many only realize how deep the water is after getting burned. Stick to major exchanges, use official contract tools, and avoid trading during major news or extreme volatility. That’s not being timid—it’s being smart.

The contract market is brutal, but opportunities are always there.

The ones who can consistently profit aren’t the boldest—they’re the ones who understand the rules, control risk best, and time their moves well.

Once you’ve stepped on these landmines, you’ll know how to survive in this market. Avoid detours, protect your principal, and only then do the opportunities matter.