2026-01-03 18:20:29

The crypto market is coming in fiercely, and the speed of making money is terrifying, but the speed of losing money is often even faster. I have personally experienced this loss.

In the early days, I played with high leverage in the futures market, and it was completely reckless. Full position, full position, and still full position. And the result? Several liquidation events left my principal nearly wiped out, a feeling I still remember vividly. Despair, helplessness, and even a bit of depression.

But I didn't give up. I gritted my teeth and started over with the remaining 1000U. Now, my account has 260,000U. It’s not luck, nor insider information, but simply a set of survival rules I’ve summarized from years of trading futures.

The futures market is a battlefield—this is no exaggeration. If you judge correctly, a single K-line can double your assets; if you judge wrong, you can lose everything in an instant. I experienced the DOT rally, dividing 1200U into 10 parts, each 120U, using high leverage. Sounds bold? Actually, I realized one thing: to win in futures, you first need to learn how to survive. If your judgment is correct, a 1-point move can double your profit; if wrong, 1200U can vanish in the blink of an eye, with no room for negotiation.

What pulled me out of the deep pit of repeated liquidations are five rules ingrained in my bones. These rules may seem conservative, but it’s precisely because of this conservatism that I dare to strike repeatedly in high-leverage markets.

**Rule 1: Stop-loss is stop-loss—never bargain.** Wrong trades must be cut quickly. Once the price breaks your stop-loss level, sell immediately. Even if it’s only a 1% loss, cut it. This isn’t cowardice; it’s respect for the market.

**Rule 2: End the consecutive stop-loss streak.** If you hit 5 stop-losses in a day, close the software and take a break. Don’t stubbornly hold on, don’t gamble. The market isn’t short of opportunities; what’s missing is someone alive to see the next wave.

**Rule 3: Lock in profits.** Every time I make 1200U, I withdraw a portion. Don’t wait for profits to keep flying—that’s just a fantasy. What’s in your account is what’s truly yours.

**Rule 4: Only follow trends, stay away from choppiness.** Choppy markets with high leverage are like a meat grinder. Coins like LTC are especially dangerous during sideways periods. Only when the trend is clear should leverage be used as an accelerator.

**Rule 5: Keep positions light.** Never risk more than 10% of your principal on a single trade. Light positions help maintain a calm mindset, and a calm mind prevents panic-driven actions.

These disciplines may sound unremarkable, but it’s precisely these seemingly ordinary practices that have allowed me to survive the slaughterhouse of the futures market. The market doesn’t believe in tears; it only believes in those who survive. Those who dare to cut losses and show respect for the market may not get rich overnight, but they will definitely go further and live longer than most.

Futures trading is never a shortcut to instant wealth; it’s a brutal elimination race. Many can make money, but few can make stable profits and stay alive. If you’re on this path, remember—lighten your position, and your mind will stay calm; a calm mind leads to better operations. Don’t dream of turning things around overnight—the market is best at dealing with that kind of mindset.

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BottomMisser

· 6h ago

That's right, going all-in is really asking for trouble. Turning 1000U into 260,000 takes a really strong mindset. I just can't do it; losing five trades in a row totally breaks me. I think the five rules this guy talks about are really solid, but executing them is too difficult. Stop-loss is easy to say but hard to do; I always think it can bounce back. I totally agree with small positions; otherwise, if my mindset collapses, everything's over. That wave of DOT's phased trading approach is much better than my all-in strategy. Actually, it's still greed that drives me; I always feel I can earn a bit more.

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 7h ago

Stop-loss has really saved my life several times. Turning 1000U into 260,000, this guy is serious. I've also experienced full positions before, and I still get scared when I think about it. Having a light position is crucial; that's how I play now. Continuously setting stop-losses and closing the software—this trick is unbeatable. Sounds conservative? That's because you've never blown your position. Contracts are a battlefield; surviving is more important than making money. Rule five is the harshest: a 10% stop-loss can indeed help you live longer. I can't imagine the feeling of losing 1200U in the blink of an eye. The market's biggest fear is greedy people.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-05 20:04

Stop-loss is really a blood and tears lesson. I've been liquidated multiple times too. These five rules are actually old clichés, but execution really depends on the person. Most people get killed by greed. Turning 1,000 USD into 260,000 USD is indeed impressive, but what's even more critical is the mindset. I've had to pass several psychological hurdles. Light positions are the way to go. Going all-in with a heavy position can send you back to the pre-liberation era. The market is just waiting for you to go all-in.

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 01-03 21:28

Deeply experienced, the full position strategy is truly a death sentence. Sounds like a replica of what I went through last year, almost losing everything. Rule five is the most crucial; I am currently surviving with a light position. The point about stop-losses is well said; it's really hard to execute them effectively. And here they are again teaching us how to survive, haha. Turning 1000U into 260,000U with compound interest is indeed ruthless. The rule of stopping losses and then closing the software—I'll stick that on the wall. I didn't expect the first lesson the crypto world teaches people to be how to survive.

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GateUser-a180694b

· 01-03 18:46

1. 1000u turned into 260,000, this is a real story of sword and shield, not those boastful claims 2. Stop-loss is really difficult, but the feeling of liquidation is even more painful 3. The key is not to be greedy; light positions have saved me many times 4. Continuous stop-loss and then close the software, I need to learn this, I always hold on until the end 5. The analogy of the meat grinder is very vivid; playing leverage in a volatile market is just asking for death 6. The rules are well written, but executing them is much harder than just talking about it 7. It’s not cowardice, it’s respect for the market; this really hit me 8. 260,000 is a bit crazy, but the story of wiping out everything earlier is even more worth reflecting on 9. Those who dare to stop-loss and understand reverence can indeed survive a bit longer 10. Fantasizing about a turnaround, the market is indeed best at taking care of such dreams 11. Withdrawing profits and locking in gains, this is real; the account is truly yours 12. The risk control logic of dividing 1200u into 10 parts, I need to learn it slowly 13. The description of the hellish scene is accurate; every day in contracts feels like gambling for life 14. A stable mindset is the key to not making reckless moves; this is the ultimate truth 15. Many can make money, but few can survive; this is how cruel reality is

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PumpStrategist

· 01-03 18:37

1000U flipped to 260,000, it sounds so outrageous that I want to see the K-line pattern, but honestly——the most interesting point in this story is those 5 rules, especially the one about stopping losses after consecutive losses, a typical risk release mechanism. Most retail investors die because they don't understand this. It's a typical survivor narrative; those who succeed and survive tell it quite well, but the real probability question is——how many people can strictly follow the 10% position limit? I think most people, after hearing this, will go back to full position again. In this market wave, the volatility is indeed a meat grinder. I agree only to trade the trend; only when the pattern is formed do I dare to leverage, otherwise it's just gambling. A living method supported by data, not bad. But don't let these rules become an excuse for beginners to go all-in blindly.

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CryptoHistoryClass

· 01-03 18:36

statistically speaking, this is just another capitulation narrative we've seen play out since 2017... the "1k to 260k" arc hits different when you run it against historical price action

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OnchainGossiper

· 01-03 18:32

Hmm... It makes sense, but executing it is really extremely difficult. --- It's the same old story, I've heard it countless times, but the key is self-control. --- 1000U has risen to 260,000. Is this number real or fake, brother? --- Rule five I agree with the most. During those years of full positions, I really had no brains. --- Stop-loss is easy to say; when losing money, you simply can't let go. It's a psychological battle. --- That's why nine out of ten people in the crypto world lose money; just staying alive is already a win. --- Light positions, stop-loss, withdrawal—just three simple words to achieve financial freedom, haha. --- Every time I think I can turn things around this time, but the market teaches you how to behave. --- I agree with stopping losses and closing the software continuously; otherwise, the more you gamble, the deeper you get. --- When did you make the 260,000U move? Is it still in your account now? --- The most heartbreaking part is the last sentence: the market is best at crushing and turning around people's mindsets.

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GweiObserver

· 01-03 18:31

That's right, stop-loss is really easier said than done. Surviving is the key, don't gamble against the market. From 1000U to 260,000, this is true technical skill. The feeling of continuous big losses is indeed tough, but since you can endure it, it's worth it. I've also fallen into the trap of full position trading; a single correction and it's Game Over. Holding a small position is definitely much more comfortable, with a good mindset and natural operation, you won't get confused. This set of rules is actually about survival, not some profound theory. The contract market is about filtering those who survive; most are cannon fodder. Only cut during clear trends, stay away during volatile periods, too many people get wiped out here. Withdrawing and taking profits is the most crucial point; what’s in the account is truly yours, paper wealth is all虚假的

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NervousFingers

· 01-03 18:25

This is the truth, unlike those who boast every day about earning over ten thousand yuan a day. --- Turning 1000U into 260,000U, how painful was that process? --- Stop-loss is really the hardest part. I just refuse to cut, and as a result, it always gets worse. --- Continuously stopping losses and then closing the software—I'll remember this. It's too easy to get emotional. --- Light positions can really save your life. I previously held a heavy position and lost everything. --- The market with oscillations is truly a meat grinder. I've been cut several times on LTC. --- It's good to take profits and lock them in. Always thinking about continuing to fly, but in the end, it all flies away. --- Not many dare to cut losses, and even fewer survive. Now I understand. --- From 1000U to 260,000U sounds simple, but how many margin calls were behind that? --- The rules are all correct, but executing them is especially difficult.

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