Entering the trading circle and doing contract trading, beginners are most likely to stumble over one word—"impatience."

Their minds are full of dreams of doubling their money, but they overlook the most basic rule of the market: survival comes first. Instead of fantasizing about quick wealth, it's better to first learn not to lose money.

Without guidance, using 100-200 USDT to practice is the wisest choice.

At this stage, don't think about making money; focus on honing two basic skills: first, execution—strictly follow the take-profit and stop-loss plan, avoid adding positions impulsively, and don't chase orders in a rush; second, mental resilience—stay calm during market plunges, resist greed during rapid gains, and control the impulse to follow the crowd.

If you can keep your account from shrinking, you've already surpassed most beginners. If your position blows up, don't force it—stop immediately and reflect. Instead of stubbornly waiting to recover losses, timely stop-loss is a smarter choice.

The path of "self-exploration" seems convenient, but in reality, nine out of ten beginners won't reach the end. Having a reliable person guide you can help you avoid detours and save on tuition fees—that's the shortcut.

After guidance, you can increase your position to 1000 USDT, but the test of execution and mindset becomes even more severe. If you still can't control yourself—taking profits too early, unwilling to stop-loss when losing—such bad habits will slowly eat away at your principal. Don't make excuses like "next time I'll recover," the more you sink, the harder it is to climb out.

The key difference between trading and gambling lies in mindset. I've seen many treat trading like gambling, obsessed with short-term speculation, and end up losing their principal, with their lives thrown into chaos. Betting real money and life together, this reckoning is simply uncalculable.

If you can withstand the tests of the initial stages, then consider trading with a volume like 10,000 USDT—this is basically the risk ceiling an average person can bear.

At this point, the idea of "getting rich overnight" must be completely abandoned. Following mature strategies for stable operation, earning around 3,000 USDT per month, is the mark of a true winner. In the market, long-term stable returns are always more valuable than short-term explosive profits.

Contract trading is never about speed; it's about endurance. The market won't run away, and there's no need to make money immediately. Train your mindset, solidify your operational skills, and establish a foundation of no-loss trading—profits will come naturally.