2026-01-03 02:23:39

Recently, I've been feeling pretty good, and the funding fee has been quite favorable. I opened a margin of 1300U, and just the funding fee alone can earn around 2300U in a day. This morning, I checked and saw that the funding rates have increased by several thousand over the past few days.

However, to be honest, this position isn't really suitable for chasing higher prices right now. The market has already gained quite a bit, and the room for further growth seems limited. So I decided to push a position with capital preservation in mind. Even if there's a pullback later, the funding income alone will be more than twice the principal, which is a safer approach.

Futures trading is sometimes about knowing when to take profits. When the funding rates are good, you can earn passively, but chasing higher prices often risks eating into the previous gains. At this stage, I prefer to stick with the existing profits rather than trying to squeeze out more growth.

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SchrödingersNode

· 17h ago

The feeling of earning passively is indeed satisfying, but I have to give a thumbs up to this guy's approach of taking profits when things look good. Not being greedy isn't weakness; that's the secret to a long life.

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WalletDoomsDay

· 17h ago

Damn, this fee rate market, the feeling of earning passively is really comfortable. Me too, taking profits when the time is right is the way to go. Greed really can be deadly. This brother has a pretty clear understanding, much more rational than those who go all-in. When the fee pool is good, don't overthink it. Just hold steady; greed doesn't pay off. Contracts are like this, the gains you actually make are real; paper profits are the biggest deceivers. I like this mindset; steady passive income beats constantly watching the market. You're right, chasing high now is indeed a suicidal move.

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CommunityLurker

· 17h ago

1300U margin earns 2300 in one day, the return rate is incredible, haha You must seize the fee bonus period, but greed is really the number one killer of contracts There's nothing wrong with taking profits when the time is right, I think the same way It's really about controlling risk; don't gamble again on what you've already earned This round of operations is very steady, unlike some people who chase highs every day and get爆

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BearEatsAll

· 17h ago

Lying down and earning money is really comfortable, but chasing highs in this market is indeed a death wish.

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FastLeaver

· 17h ago

Lying profit fees are really awesome, but I think this guy might chase higher later... Human nature is like that. Honestly, when the fees go up happily, the pullback comes even faster. Everyone understands the saying "take profits when it's good," but nobody can actually do it. $1300 margin earning $2300 daily? What kind of divine position is this? Why haven't I encountered it? The position that guarantees principal protection is still stable, but I bet five bucks that this guy will experience FOMO again in a few days. It sounds very rational, but contracts are never rational. When the fees are high, the brain stops working.

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