A ten-year career in contract trading has been filled with both laughter and tears. To be honest, I never recommend blindly following the trend into high-intensity contract trading. The reason I’ve been able to persist until now is purely because I am truly passionate about this field, which allows me to trade consistently day after day. Even so, my strategy remains conservative—allocating the majority to spot investment for stable returns, and a smaller portion for contract experimentation and risk exploration.



Over the years, market risks and volatility have been increasing continuously. Each year, my trading approach has been adjusted and optimized. From initially adopting aggressive strategies to now taking a more cautious stance, I have deeply realized the importance of adapting to market rhythms. It’s less about strategy becoming conservative and more about making rational choices in a high-risk environment.

There are no absolute right or wrong in trading, only different risk tolerances. If you’re also engaged in contract trading or thinking about how to balance spot and derivatives allocations, feel free to exchange ideas and share your insights.
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governance_lurkervip
· 14h ago
Still playing contracts after ten years? I’m truly impressed, how strong must your mindset be? Honestly, 99% of those following the trend are just newbies; steady gains in spot trading are the real king. You really have to be obsessed with contracts, otherwise you’ll suffer huge losses. I totally understand the shift from aggressive to conservative; the market teaches you to be ruthless. The statement about risk tolerance is correct; different people have different ways of playing.
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GateUser-40edb63bvip
· 14h ago
Ten years of hard work and experience are needed before I dare say this, and it does carry some weight. However, there are still too many people blindly going all-in on contracts. Being able to persist for ten years shows it's not just luck; it's pure passion for this field. I can't quite understand that kind of obsession. Big spot positions and small contract positions—this strategic thinking is still quite clear-headed. Most people, on the other hand, operate the opposite way, no wonder they lose everything with a single gamble. The market has indeed been dangerous these past two years. The strategies used before should have been changed long ago, and those still stubbornly sticking to old methods are probably losing quite a bit. Honestly, genuine sincerity is becoming rare—give a thumbs up. If there's a chance, we should really talk about how to balance these two aspects. For ordinary people, the risks of contracts are still too high.
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alpha_leakervip
· 14h ago
Ten years, truly witnessing several cycles firsthand. I admire this level of resolve. Steady gains from spot trading combined with small-scale contract exploration—this approach is actually the standard for seasoned traders. Unfortunately, most people don't understand it. To put it simply, only by living long enough do you realize that being aggressive doesn't lead to financial freedom; instead, it often results in being taught a lesson by the market.
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SolidityStrugglervip
· 14h ago
After ten years, still able to speak and survive, this guy is really a tough one. Contracts are indeed something you shouldn't touch if you're not obsessed; most people can't withstand the psychological torment. I agree with the idea of starting with spot trading, but honestly, how many people can really control their hands and not go all in... Changing strategy from aggressive to conservative is basically the realization after being beaten up by the market, no problem. Risk tolerance is a hard limit; some people are just not naturally suited for this stuff.
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AirdropCollectorvip
· 14h ago
Ten years without a major crash, indeed some skill there, but I still think most people simply can't hold up to this mindset.
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MidnightTradervip
· 14h ago
Ten years of listening to hype is actually just ten years of being repeatedly blown up haha --- Big head spot, small head futures, to put it nicely, is actually a gambler's self-redemption --- I believe in the word obsession, because normal people have already run away --- Adapting to market rhythm? Alright, then let's wait for the next bull market to talk about it --- When it comes to risk tolerance, everyone is equal in the face of losses --- Ten years of futures trading without going bankrupt is already worth a salute --- Instead of balanced allocation, it's more comfortable to go all in on spot and just relax --- It sounds like a universal script from aggressive to conservative --- How much of the profit is earned over ten years, and how much is carried by the principal, this needs to be clarified --- Just want to ask, has the total return over these ten years outperformed BTC during the same period?
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