Why is your contract account always losing? Instead of blaming luck, it's better to take a serious look at risk control.

I've been in this circle for 8 years and have seen too many stories of people shouting "bad luck" and then going all-in to blow up their accounts. In fact, most blow-ups stem from the same root cause—weak risk awareness. Today, I’ll organize the pitfalls I’ve stepped into so you don’t trip over the same stone again.

**High leverage isn't actually that scary**

Many beginners get nervous at the mention of 100x leverage, but that's not the real issue. The problem lies in how you use it. The real risk calculation is: leverage multiple × position size ratio. In other words, even if you open 100x, as long as you use 1% of your capital to operate, the actual risk is the same as holding a full position in spot trading. The key is position control, and this must be deeply ingrained.

**Stop-loss is your life-saving straw**

The maximum loss per trade is just one number—2% of your principal. This is not a suggestion; it’s an iron law. I’ve seen too many people endure 3%, 5% losses and keep holding on, only to finally blow up in a cascade. Setting a stop-loss in advance may hurt, but it’s the only way to protect your account.

**How to calculate a reliable position size**

Investable amount = ( principal × 2%) ÷ ( stop-loss ratio × leverage ). For example: 50,000 yuan principal, 10x leverage, then you can invest up to 5,000 yuan. This calculated number is the truly safe range for trading.

**Take profits in stages, don’t go all-in at once**

Sell 1/3 when it rises 20%, sell another 1/3 when it rises 50%, and for the remaining position, close everything if it falls below the 5-day moving average. The benefit of this approach is that it locks in profits while avoiding greed that might cause you to miss bigger opportunities.

**Use 1% of your principal to buy insurance**

Many people don’t know this trick: use 1% of your principal to buy put options as risk buffers, which can block 80% of sudden risks. It may seem like a low cost, but it plays a huge role in emergency moments.

**Remember these four rules, and you'll be fine**

Single trade loss not exceeding 2%, trading frequency no more than 20 times a year, profits at least 3 times the losses, and 70% of the time spent waiting. Many think that more frequent trading equals more profit, but that’s a big mistake. Trading relies on discipline, not mood.

From wandering without roots to now steady sailing forward, these rules are my navigation chart. Is your account ready?