Dear traders, today let's skip the empty talk and discuss some solid experiences in the futures market.

I turned $3,000 into $280,000. This process wasn't a overnight surge; it's a story of stumbling along the way, following rules, and gradually growing. The industry isn't short of myth-makers, but there are far more stories of liquidation tragedies. While you stare at doubled profits, the market makers are watching your principal. I've seen too many people double their positions once, only to be labeled with "forced liquidation" within a few days.

So I want to share 5 rules earned with real money that may not make you rich overnight but can help you survive longer in this market.

**Rule 1: Quick Stop-Loss, the Art of Survival**

When I first entered the scene, I was a "hold-on-to-it-all" type, always thinking the market would rebound in the next second. But I watched the decimal points move left, until finally, I was wiped out. Now my principle is simple—set a stop-loss level before opening a position, and close immediately when hit. Don’t get emotionally attached to the market; it’s far more ruthless than you.

My survival until now isn’t because I’m always right (who can be), but because I lose less when I’m wrong. Limit each trade to a maximum loss of 1% of your total capital—that’s a strict rule. For example, with a $100,000 account, never risk more than $1,000 on a single trade. When the price hits the stop-loss, even if I feel it’s about to reverse, I close the position first. Remember: only by staying alive can you have the next round.

**Rule 2: After Three Consecutive Losses, Shut Down Your Computer**

This is a lesson I learned the hard way. Trading isn’t about fighting continuously; it’s about fighting one battle at a time. When you make three consecutive wrong judgments and start losing, don’t stubbornly keep trading. Your mindset has already broken down. Turn off your computer, calm down, and reflect on what went wrong. Rushing won’t help, really.