Survival Rules for Contract Operations: First Discipline Yourself, Stay Alive in Liquidity Gaps — Practical Briefing Before April 10 CPI Release (Knowledge, Procedures, Emergency Plans) ------ Zero, Cognitive Formatting · Reload the System Before the War (24 Hours Before Data Release) Reset your mind before applying discipline. Today, your role is not "Trader," but Risk Control Officer and Market Observer. Your key KPI is "No Loss." 1. Expectation Management: Calmly accept the possibility of "completely missing the market." The biggest profit today comes from successfully avoiding a catastrophic loss. 2. Ultimate Emergency Plan: Mentally rehearse the worst-case scenario (for example, break the price, hit stop-loss, then instantly reverse). If this happens, your programmed response is: close the screen, stand up, take a 15-minute break. This is part of your risk management plan. ------ First, Hardware and Network · Physical Barriers (Instant Death) 1. Network Cleanup ◦ Enable "Airplane Mode" → Use only 5G network ◦ During trading, activate Do Not Disturb mode, allow notifications only from trading/market apps (Principle: Build a "Cognitive Shield." Every message popup can "interrupt your market breath" and trigger irrational actions.) 2. Maximize Performance ◦ Set battery mode to "Performance Mode," disable power-saving mode (Charge to 100% at least one hour before key data releases)Principle: In liquidity gaps, any delay can be fatal.( 3. Process Reset ◦ Clear all background apps, use only trading software and market tools ◦ If necessary, temporarily remove social media apps to eliminate distractions )Principle: Only weapons and maps are enough on the battlefield.( ------ Second, Trading Software Settings )Complete in 10 Minutes( 1. Minimalist Interface ◦ Only Show: Candlestick chart + Volume )Add EMA20 as an aid if needed( ◦ Keep the trading panel as a small floating window, always above the candlestick chart )Principle: Reduce interference, focus on price and volume.( 2. Alert the Defense Line ◦ Price alerts: ▪ BTC: below $65,200 / above $67,800 ▪ ETH: below $2,020 / above $2,150 ◦ Monitor contract funding rates; >0.1% is a danger signal )Principle: Alerts are your electronic sentinels watching the battlefield when you are "completely inactive."( ------ Third, Basic Risk Control Discipline )Displayed on Screen( This is your "Immortal Body" and "Action Constitution." 1. Max loss per trade ≤ total funds %1 )Basic math: despite 20 consecutive stop-losses, the decline can be managed. This guarantees you stay at the table.( 2. Set stop-loss immediately after opening a position; break even after 1% profit )Use rules to lock in risk, protect profits, and disable emotions.( 3. Never trade altcoin contracts )In storms, small boats sink first. This rule helps prevent "structural risks" caused by liquidity droughts.( 4. The best strategy before April 10 CPI release is to stay fixed ◦ If holding a position, keep it as a temporary position ≤ 2% )The best hunters spend most of their time waiting. Being flat is a "positive choice" that requires strong willpower.( ------ Fourth, April 10 UF Day · Action Scenario • One hour before data release ✅ Zero leverage, zero position )or ≤2% assumption( Confirm ✅ Do not disturb, keep only the market channel active ✅ Mentally switch to "Observer" mode • At data release → Next 15 minutes 🔒 Complete silence, no trading, no chasing orders 📈 Focus on observation: 1. Initial reaction: the body and volume of the first 5-minute candle. 2. Liquidity: sudden changes in order book depth and main trading differences. 3. Market sentiment: is it a one-sided move without hesitation or a sharp long-short kill? • 15 minutes after data release ⚠️ If you open a position, treat the first order as a "probing position" ⚖️ Position size should not exceed half of the pre-set limit )for example, 2%(. 🛡️ Immediately set stop-loss, strictly follow trailing stop rules ------ Fifth, Three Market Scenarios and Countermeasures Based on your observation, the market usually reacts in only three ways. Identify it, then apply the relevant procedure. • A. One-Sided Storm )Data far exceeds expectations( ◦ Features: Price moves rapidly in one direction, volume increases, minimal pullback. ◦ Countermeasure: Exit. This is the "Institutional Liquidity Search" phase. Wait at least 30 minutes to see if a trend forms a platform. Your discipline: do not hunt. • B. Long-Short Kill )Data meets expectations but interpretation varies( ◦ Features: Price swings sharply up and down, stop-loss orders are closed on both sides. ◦ Countermeasures: Programmed hunting. This is the best environment for your "research position" plan. Enter key points after calm observation )for example, effective breakout of the oscillation range(. • C. Dead Water Micro-Stagnation )Data irrelevant( ◦ Features: Even lower volatility than before the announcement, prefers to ignore. ◦ Countermeasure: Respect and exit. The market clearly tells you: no fight today. Close the contract interface. Sometimes, the victory of discipline manifests as "no trading." ------ Sixth, Current Status Checklist • ✅ Cognitive formatting: role changed to "Risk Control Officer" • ✅ Hardware and network optimized • ✅ Price alerts set • ✅ Leverage reset, position ≤ 2% )or zero$BTC • ✅ Stablecoin ratio > 80% • ⏰ Wait for CPI data release, then run the above script ------ During the last liquidity gaps, peace is not an opportunity but a trap. No defeat is a victory; moving to the next round is a win. The essence of this code: use absolute programmed actions to fight market uncertainty and human weaknesses. Discipline is freedom; procedures are salvation. ------ End of Rules All these procedures point to the same ultimate goal: maintaining decision-making integrity in the most uncertain moments. While others struggle with "What should I do?" in the storm, you calmly execute the "Next Step." See you on the battlefield April 10. — A Trader Who Survives 2026.4.4 $ETH