Many novice traders enter the market with 1000U, thinking of a big comeback. However, the reality is often that they go all-in on the second trade and get liquidated. But the true value of 1000U isn't so dramatic—it’s a chip that helps you survive longer in the futures market.

The biggest lie in the futures market is "seeking quick gains." Those chasing fast profits often end up dead in chase of rising prices and panic selling, while those going all-in during a sudden spike get liquidated. Only by staying calm can you see the rewards.

【Position Segmentation is the First Line of Defense】

Divide 1000U into 8 parts, each 125U. The remaining 875U is stored in a cold wallet, sealed away, leaving only one portion for trading. The advantage of this approach is that when your account drops to 12.5%, the urge to go all-in vanishes naturally. No trembling hands, no panic, and you place orders with control—this alone can eliminate 90% of rookie suicidal trades.

【Leverage is a Double-Edged Sword】

Leverage should not exceed 15x. 15x can withstand a few shocks, but over 20x? A small spike can wipe you out. Stories claiming to make you rich with 100x leverage are essentially traps for harvesting. Leverage is not a printing press; it’s a risk amplifier—keep this in mind at all times.

【Stop Loss Must Be Ruthless, No Hesitation】

Limit your loss to a maximum of 12.5U (10% of 125U). Once this number is reached, close the position immediately—no adding to the position, no waiting for a rebound, no listening to group chatter. When losing, the worst thing is to focus on group messages or review trades—this only makes you more frustrated. Exit calmly first; the market is always there.

【Lock in Profits, Protect Your Capital】

When your account grows from 125U to 250U, withdraw 125U of profit immediately. Capital is the bridge to get across; profits are the real moat. Too many treat their capital as chips to keep risking, only to lose everything in a correction.

Liquidation is never caused by the market being too harsh, but by human greed. This is something learned after falling multiple times in the futures battlefield: slow is fast. Slow enough to withstand major shocks, slow enough to endure until others are out of the game.