Investing 1000U in contracts, what really scares people isn't the market itself, but that impulsive thought of wanting to double your money instantly.

A few days ago, many people asked me the same question: how to trade contracts and survive to exit?

My answer is straightforward: never go all-in in one shot.

I've seen all kinds of beginners, and the ones who truly stick around do one thing right from the start—treat their principal as life, not as a gamble.

So how exactly should you operate? I usually teach it like this: don’t rush into it, split the 1000U.

Take out 200U for practice. Use only 5 to 10 times leverage on this 200U, that’s it. Many start with 50x leverage, but that’s not trading—that’s creating psychological pressure on yourself. When the market fluctuates slightly, your hands shake, and you end up losing quickly, with regret coming too late.

The remaining 800U stays untouched. It can stay in your wallet or be invested in financial products, but just don’t touch it.

Here’s the key—if you lose all 200U, don’t think about adding more. I’ve been there myself: after losing, I was unwilling, so I kept adding money, hoping to turn it around in one shot, but I only sank deeper. Later, I realized that stopping is much more important than continuing.

Pause for two or three days, think carefully about where you went wrong. Bitcoin won’t run away, opportunities come every month, but once your principal is gone, it’s really gone.

Once your mindset is adjusted, take out that 800U again. Divide it into 5 parts, each 160U. Take it slow.

If one day you manage to earn 500U with this method, I will definitely advise you: withdraw 300U immediately.

You might hesitate, but this is the key. When you already have real money in your account, your mindset will be completely different. I’ve seen too many people, when their account grows a bit, they’re reluctant to withdraw, only to be wiped out by a sudden spike, returning to zero. All that effort wasted.

There’s also a harsh reality you must accept: with 10x leverage, if the market moves just 10% against you, your account is done. And a 20% fluctuation in Bitcoin in a year is very normal. Comparing these, you understand why position management is a hundred times more important than “whether you think it will go up or down.”

Remember these bottom lines: if your daily loss reaches 2% of your total funds, be alert. If it hits 6%, close all positions immediately and rest for two or three days. For profitable trades, set a stop-loss point proactively—don’t let the hard-earned money lose again.

As for adding positions, either plan it from the start or wait for a major market correction to add. Never add impulsively when emotions are high.

The first step into the market isn’t dreaming about how much you can make, but setting a stop-loss first. Once you make some profit, withdraw it quickly. When your feel for the market stabilizes and your mindset adjusts, then consider increasing your capital.

Crypto opportunities are never lacking; what’s missing are those who can survive to the next wave. If you’re feeling confused now or want more specific advice, we can chat.