From a period of sleepless nights and losses to now maintaining a monthly income in a single digit, looking back on this journey, I realize that making money doesn't require any special talent or luck. It relies on a straightforward method—simple, executable, and truly effective.

**The hurdle of capital must be overcome**

To survive in the futures market, you first need to last long enough. With a capital of 100,000, do not risk more than 10,000 in a single trade, and keep total position size within 20%; if losses reach 2%, exit immediately—don't hope for a rebound; leverage is risky—beginners should avoid it, and even experienced traders shouldn't exceed 10x. Liquidation cannot be saved by any strategy, so defense is always more important than offense.

**The core logic of trading is actually very straightforward**

Trade less, but focus on precision. Operate in one direction—either bullish or bearish—don't swing back and forth; set stop-loss at 3%, take-profit at 5%, and execute mechanically without bargaining; 1-2 trades per day are enough, quality always beats quantity.

**Common pitfalls 99% of beginners fall into**

Counter-trend adding to positions is the number one killer—adding to a position increases the risk of liquidation. Transaction fees are another drain; frequent trading is essentially feeding the exchange. And the most painful mistake: even when already profitable, refusing to close the position, always thinking "it can still go up," until the last dip, and everything is lost.

**Compare two approaches**

Wrong approach: full position + high leverage → market moves against you → add to position → forced liquidation, cycle repeats.

Correct approach: 20,000 base position, strict 3% stop-loss / 5% take-profit, only 2 high-quality trades per week, so monthly returns can stabilize around 8%, and annual compound interest can exceed 150%.

**Remember this**

Use spare funds, stay disciplined, and trade unidirectionally. No all-in, no stubborn holding, no double-sided ambush.

Futures trading is not a casino; living expenses and dreams shouldn't be gambled away. Those who can protect their principal and last long enough are the ones qualified to talk about big gains in the crypto space. Follow these simple rules at every step, avoid chasing quick profits, and focus on solid mental state and capital management. Only then can you go far and earn more.