To be honest, I’m not here to show off profits; I just want to have an open and honest chat with everyone—how to live steadily in the crypto world of derivatives trading and truly earn money.

Six years ago, I entered the crypto space with $5,000. At that time, I had no idea where leverage was, and reading K-line charts was completely confusing. Now, my account has reached eight figures. Looking back at those days of margin calls and sleepless nights, I feel both fear and gratitude. But I want to clarify—this is definitely not luck, but the result of repeatedly learning from falls and setbacks.

My core strategy isn’t complicated: start with $2,000 to test the waters, and each time invest only $200 in 100x leverage contracts. This leverage is interesting—when the market is good, a 1% increase in $BTC can double your position, but when the market turns bad, your principal can be wiped out overnight. Because of this extreme volatility, I’ve developed five iron rules, and I want to share them with you:

**Rule 1: Cut losses when wrong; stubbornly holding only makes it worse**
In my early days, I blew two positions because I was hoping for a rebound to break even. But the market is ruthless—holding on stubbornly deepened the losses. Later, I learned to cut losses decisively at the stop-loss point. Staying alive is the key to having another chance. Fighting the market is the dumbest choice.

**Rule 2: Close the position after five consecutive losses**
Sometimes, the market just doesn’t make sense. Pushing through only ruins your mindset. I set a rule for myself—after five wrong trades, I close the app and take a break. Usually, the next day, the previous losses have already been processed and I can look at the market more calmly.

**Rule 3: Withdraw once you earn $1,000**
The numbers on the screen are illusions; the market can turn around faster than flipping a page. My habit is to withdraw at least half of the profit once my account gains $1,000. Securing the gains is true victory.

**Rule 4: Only trade in clear trends; stay flat during sideways movements**
When the market has a clear direction, 100x leverage can make you take off; but during sideways or choppy markets, leverage becomes a tool to harvest traders. If there’s no clear trend, stay out of the market and avoid reckless operations.

**Rule 5: Never risk more than 10% of your principal on a single trade**
I’ve seen too many people go all-in like gamblers. Keeping a small position helps maintain rationality in chaotic markets. Going all-in is like stuffing ten plates on a buffet—eventually, it’s going to be uncomfortable.

These five rules are not just theories; they are survival principles I’ve tested repeatedly in real trading. I truly hope they can help everyone trade more steadily in the crypto world.