2026-01-07 10:25:05

Just starting with contract trading, I only have about 1000U in funds. How exactly should I operate to survive? I've been asked this question many times. Honestly, I've seen too many beginners go all-in right away, only to be wiped out by a single slip. Later, I summarized a relatively safe strategy and want to share it with everyone.

First principle: Never invest everything at once. Divide the 1000U into 5 parts, investing only 200U each time. Use 10x leverage; don't be tempted by 50x or 100x. If the market moves just 2%, your mindset will collapse, and you'll definitely lose.

Set aside the remaining 800U first—either put it into financial products or just keep it untouched. Don't make random moves. This is your safety net.

If you lose the 200U in this round, it's crucial—absolutely do not add to your position. I've made this mistake myself—adding more only deepens the loss. Stop, ask yourself why you lost, and take a break for 1-2 days to think clearly. The market offers many opportunities, with fluctuations every month. Preserving your capital is the top priority.

Once your mindset is adjusted, split that 800U into 5 parts (each 160U). Be more cautious this round, aiming to recover previous losses. If you make 500U profit, immediately transfer 300U to your spot wallet or withdraw it. Keep only 200U for continued trading. Holding onto confirmed profits changes your mindset completely.

I've seen people reluctant to take profits, only to be wiped out in a sudden surge, forcing them to start from zero again. It's not worth it.

Regarding trading discipline, you must memorize and follow strictly:

- If daily loss exceeds 2% of total funds, issue a warning; if it reaches 6%, close all losing positions, set break-even stop-loss on profitable ones, and pause for 2-3 days.
- Don't chase the market. Add to positions either immediately or wait for a major retracement to pyramid in.
- If a position's margin increases by over 200%, set a 40% retracement stop-loss on half, and a break-even stop-loss on the other half. Don't let big gains turn into losses.

That's all. There are no secrets—just discipline and mindset.

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ContractBugHunter

· 36m ago

That's right, small funds require discipline. Going all-in in one shot is really courting death. I have deep experience with adding positions; the more you add, the worse it gets. Taking profits and securing gains is so crucial. How many people lose because they can't part with that 2%? Using 10x leverage is much safer. Greed really doesn't lead to a good ending. If your mindset collapses, take a break. This is more valuable than any technical analysis.

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 01-08 22:05

You're not wrong, but your strategy is essentially a gamble on probabilities. A 2% stop loss and a 6% close look rigorous, but in reality, small funds can't withstand a few fluctuations of 2%. On-chain data shows that the survival rate of retail investors using this risk management approach is only about 35%, and whales have long been using quantitative methods to eat up your stop-loss orders.

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ArbitrageBot

· 01-07 10:51

Basically, don't be greedy; staying alive is much more important than making money.

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RektRecorder

· 01-07 10:50

That's reasonable, but I think splitting 1000U into 5 parts is still too conservative. The key is to definitely hold the 6% stop-loss line. I previously didn't hold it and ended up getting liquidated directly.

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OfflineValidator

· 01-07 10:49

Wow, I need to save this logic, it's really not fooling around.

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GasFeeCryer

· 01-07 10:49

Strongly agree. I really fell into a trap when adding to my position; the more I added, the more hopeless I felt.

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NFTRegretful

· 01-07 10:35

That's exactly right, you just need to control yourself and avoid reckless operations. I was greedy before, went all in, and ended up losing everything. With a thousand dollars, you really need to diversify; otherwise, your mindset can't handle it. I'm now following this approach, and I feel much better. The most important thing is that, as the saying goes, take your profits and secure them—don't think about soaring to the sky. This discipline sounds simple in theory, but it's really hard to implement. I have to remind myself repeatedly not to chase the highs. I've also fallen into the trap of adding to my position; the more I added, the more I lost. Now I've learned to cut losses. Mindset really determines everything; discipline is the bottom line for survival. I'm just worried that some people will see this and still want to play with high leverage. Such people will end up failing sooner or later. Profits should be withdrawn immediately; don't let the gains slip away again—it's too costly. Actually, small funds require even stronger discipline because it's too easy to go all in. Protecting the principal is the right attitude; otherwise, doing it again is meaningless.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-07 10:30

Haha, it's the same old routine of dispersing funds. I just want to ask, how many people can really stick to their discipline? When they make a profit, they want to go all in; when they lose, they want to double up to recover. That's the reality.

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