#大户持仓变化 $AIOT In the past two years, I've seen too many newcomers in the contract market get cut in half right after entering. Carefully reviewing their stories reveals a harsh pattern — it's not that their opponents are too strong, but that they set off their own landmines too accurately.

Today, I want to talk about these most common pitfalls. Not to scare you, but to help you see at a glance how to avoid them.

**Leverage, absolutely must not be greedy**

The most common mistake beginners make is going all-in with 50x, 100x leverage right from the start, even holding onto dreams of doubling their money. What happens? Market fluctuations, even slight ones, can wipe out their accounts instantly. I've seen the fastest — less than 5 seconds — tens of thousands of U.S. dollars vanish.

In contract trading, it's never about how brave you are; it's about whether you have the skill to walk out alive. 3 to 5x leverage is the sweet spot — it gives you room for profit without being wiped out by a single pullback. This is the prerequisite for continuing to trade.

**Stop-loss, the life-saving straw, must be in place**

"Wait a bit longer, it will rebound" or "I've lost so much, I can't bear to sell" — I've heard these thoughts hundreds of times, and the endings are usually the same — tragic. Human nature is like that; always hoping the next second will improve, but often it gets worse and worse.

When opening a position, you must plan your stop-loss level beforehand. When making a profit, raise your stop-loss accordingly. Remember: surviving is always more valuable than making a big profit once.

**Diversify risk, don’t put all eggs in one basket**

Seeing opportunities and going all-in in one shot isn’t trading — it’s gambling. Truly consistent earners follow a strict rule: risk per trade should be within 2% of the total capital.

For example, if your capital is 10,000 U, with 10x leverage, the maximum loss on one trade is 200 U. Even if you make ten consecutive mistakes, your account can still hold. This mindset gives you room to make mistakes and opportunities to recover.

**Emotions are your biggest enemy**

When the market rises, you chase out of impulse; when it falls, you panic and sell; FOMO kicks in, and liquidation can happen within minutes. I’ve observed long-term stable traders — they don’t stare at the screen until their eyes turn red; instead, they follow a plan, stick to rules, and avoid drama.

Reduce late nights, stop obsessing over minute-by-minute fluctuations, detach your emotions from the K-line. Only then can you truly protect your profits.

**Exchanges also have pitfalls, be cautious**

Experienced traders have been "educated" about pinning, slippage, and sudden market crashes under extreme conditions. Before major news or big market moves, avoid trading impulsively. Choose platforms with good liquidity and large scale — they can help you avoid unnecessary losses.

The contract market is like this: brutal but fair. Opportunities are always there, but only for those who understand the rules and follow discipline. I hope you can become one of them.