Many people lose money in the derivatives market with DASH, but the real reason is often overlooked — it's not a technical problem, but rather overcomplicating things.

The more indicators stacked up, the higher the trading frequency, the more one’s mind tends to want to buy the dip or sell at the top. Eventually, emotions collapse, and the account follows suit. It seems like trading, but in reality, it’s a battle with oneself.

In contrast, those who consistently profit use the simplest logic. Over the years, my contract trading has followed just a few bottom lines:

**Only trade mainstream coins, decisively abandon small-cap tokens.** Clear out unnecessary risks first; survival is the key to making money.

**Follow the trend, don’t try to predict.** When the market is up, I buy more; when it’s down, I short or stay on the sidelines. No need to make decisions every minute.

**Cut losses harshly, admit mistakes.** Losing small amounts means staying alive to fight another day. Greedy people often get wiped out in one wave.

**Always keep a light position, and set aside the profits.** Use time to accumulate, rather than betting the principal.

To put it simply, in contract trading, it’s never about who makes money the fastest, but who has the best risk control and makes the fewest mistakes. Survive long enough, and profits will come naturally.