Contracts can make people rich overnight, but they can also push people to the brink. But I turned 3,000U into 300,000U through sheer persistence. To be honest, I’ve realized that those who truly survive in the contract market don’t use fancy tricks at all.

They all follow some seemingly rustic but deadly strict rules.

My initial 3,000U was never meant to be a life-or-death gamble. You can be aggressive, but your mind must stay clear. My approach is simple—divide the principal into 10 parts, each time only risking 30U, with 100x leverage. The advantage of trading ETH like this is that if your direction is right by just one point, you can double your money; if wrong, get out immediately, never count on a rebound.

I never try to reason with the market. The market is never wrong; only my judgment can be.

When it comes to stop-loss, I am more absolute than anyone. There’s no luck involved, no waiting for “maybe it will rebound.” The moment the market turns against you, the more you stare at the screen, the more your losses double. So, the only standard for stop-loss is: get out when there’s a chance, and if you’re not given face, immediately exit.

There’s also a rule that has saved my ass countless times—after 5 consecutive losses, immediately trigger a circuit breaker. Turn off the computer, close the app, and exit the market.

Once your emotions take over, you’re not trading anymore; you’re just giving money to the market maker. When you calm down the next day and look at the charts, everything often becomes clear. But by then, the money is gone.

Profit must be realized—that’s the bottom line. Making 3,000U but not withdrawing is just a numbers game on the screen. The real test is simple—withdraw half to your wallet, and you’ll understand what “real profit” means. Contracts are never proven by screenshots; they’re proven by whether you can still sit at the table.

I only do one thing: follow the trend.

The trend is where money is made; oscillations are a meat grinder. If you don’t understand the market, wait. Wait until the structure is completely clear before acting. Missing a few waves doesn’t matter; as long as you’re alive, there will be another opportunity.

I control my position size very strictly—never more than 10% of total funds. Only risk 30U each time. If I lose, I accept it because I can afford that loss. Those who can make long-term money from contracts are never the guys going all-in; they are disciplined and can survive over time.

Contracts are a long-term war, not a one-time get-rich-quick show.

Once you embed these rules into your mind and completely shut off your emotions, you’ll find something interesting—making money is actually just a byproduct. The real skill is surviving in this market over the long run.