2026-01-18 16:20:29

In the battlefield of contracts, I've seen too many people suffer losses. Their problem isn't with the technology itself, but with overcomplicating things.

A bunch of indicators stacked one after another, increasing trading frequency, always trying to precisely buy the dip and sell the top—what's the result? A blown mindset, and an account that shrinks along with it.

Traders who truly last long and earn steadily are actually using the simplest methods.

Here's what I do myself:

**Only trade mainstream coins**, directly eliminate those uncertain risks.

**Follow the trend**, don't try to guess the top or bottom; go where the market moves.

**Be decisive with stop-losses**, admit mistakes quickly, lose small amounts; if right, let the profits run.

**Always operate with light positions**, use the profits to compound, and don't gamble with the principal.

The core of contract trading isn't about getting rich overnight, but about who can better control risk and make fewer mistakes. To put it simply, **living long is winning**.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-21 14:12

You're so right. I used to be the kind of fool who stacked indicators all over, staring at the charts every day, and as a result, I lost terribly in just one month. Now I've learned to be smart and follow your method—simple and straightforward, and the results are really good.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-21 06:44

You are absolutely right. Simplicity and straightforwardness are the way to survive. Those fancy indicators are just IQ taxes. --- A small position + stop-loss combo really helps you sleep peacefully... Unlike those full-position gamblers who have heart attacks every day. --- Living long is winning. This phrase must be engraved in your mind. Many people lost everything just because of greed once. --- Mainstream coins are indeed stable. Although the gains are not so explosive, at least your heart isn't blocked. --- As for contracts, I think it's a battle against your own desires. Most people lose to themselves. --- Following the trend correctly is really satisfying. But many people insist on going against the trend. A few times might work, but long-term it will inevitably explode. --- Admitting defeat quickly is a skill. Don't think it's simple; it takes many bloody lessons to master. --- Now I look at friends holding full positions and just want to laugh. It feels like racing against death.

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ForkTongue

· 01-18 16:47

That's right, most people are their own worst enemies; no matter how many indicators there are, they can't save a greedy heart.

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EternalMiner

· 01-18 16:47

You're not wrong; it's just that sticking to this logic is how I've survived until now.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 01-18 16:46

That's right, most people just can't change their greed, and insist on complicating things, ultimately getting caught up in the details. Honestly following the trend is really better than anything else. Those who obsess over charts and metrics every day have long lost their composure. Small positions and rolling profits—this approach is truly a hard way to make long-term money.

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FOMOmonster

· 01-18 16:45

To be honest, I've heard this logic hundreds of times, but I've never seen it truly executed to the end... Most people still get itchy hands and insist on doing fancy tricks.

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StableBoi

· 01-18 16:44

To be honest, I see too many people using a bunch of flashy indicators, and in the end, everything crashes. Simplicity is beauty. Mainstream coins, following the trend, and decisive stop-loss are the real strategies. Small positions with continuous adjustments will last longer than anything else.

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 01-18 16:40

To be honest, I have to admit that this set of logic is the most effective way to survive. I've seen those who constantly watch K-lines and have indicators all over the screen, but in the end, they didn't make anything. Following the trend with a light position is indeed a smart move; there's no need to take risks that are completely uncontrollable.

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