At 3 a.m., my phone vibrated. I opened it to find a long voice message from a fan, crying and saying that their initial capital of 50,000 had dwindled to just 4,600, "If I lose more, I'll have to go work at a construction site." At that moment, I sighed at the screen: in this market, there are so many 'retail investors' like this that could fill a truck every day. But who would have thought, two months later, this guy sent over a screenshot of his account with 230,000, arrogantly asking, "Bro, how much should I withdraw tonight to buy ribs?"
Don't think it's just luck; contracts have never been a casino. Those who shout "all in, all in" every day have grass three feet tall on their graves. The ones who can truly survive and make money rely entirely on the 'anti-human' strict rules. Today, I've pulled out the five ironclad rules from the bottom of the box; beginners will avoid three years of detours after reading this, and veterans might slap their thighs and say, "I wish I had known earlier."
1. Divide the money into 'ten equal parts', each time just play with 'spending money'.
That fan initially made a big mistake — throwing all the money in as 'gambling capital'. I told him to divide 4600 into 10 parts, using only 460 each time to enter the market. This trick is called 'diversifying the risk pool', which means: even if this trade loses, you have 9 more chances to recover, and your mindset will never collapse. I’ve seen too many people go all in and then watch the screen, trembling like they have Parkinson's; they panic sell with a slight increase and cry when it dips, such a state is unlikely to make money. Remember: the 'principal' in contracts is not for you to all in at once; it's meant for you to break it down into small portions and 'play long-term'.
2. Take profits decisively, cut losses even faster.
Many people get carried away after making 5%, thinking 'just wait a bit longer and it will double', only to turn around and face losses; after losing 5%, they are reluctant to cut their losses, always thinking 'it will rebound', and end up crying from being stuck. That fan later strictly followed the rules I set: take profits at 25% immediately, even if it continues to rise later; cut losses at 5% immediately, moving faster than a delivery person grabbing an order. I told him: 'There is no end to the money in the market, but you can lose it all. You should act like a 'thief', steal a little and run, don’t act like a 'robber', thinking of emptying someone else's wealth.'
3. Three consecutive losses? Just turn off the machine and sleep!
This is the most counterintuitive rule, but also the most crucial for survival. When people experience consecutive losses, they fall into the 'gambler's fallacy' — always thinking 'the next round will definitely win', and as a result, they lose more with every operation. I set a strict rule for that fan: as long as you have three consecutive losses, no matter how reluctant you are at the moment, immediately shut down the trading software, go watch your show or play games. When the market is chaotic, 'not trading' is the best operation. The market is like a vegetable market, with fresh produce every day; if you miss out today, come back tomorrow, it's better than forcing yourself to buy a bunch of rotten vegetables.
4. Every time you make 5000, first take half to 'stash it away'
The numbers in your account are just 'paper wealth'; when the market reverses, it can vanish just like that. That fan later made it a rule: every time he made 5000, he would first withdraw 2500 to his wallet, whether to buy milk tea or save it, the goal was to 'secure the profits'. I often tell fans: 'Look at those flaunting accounts with millions, they might just go to zero tomorrow. But the cash you have in hand is the real gain.' It’s like hunting; when you catch something, you must first preserve the meat, you can't just hang it on a tree waiting to be stolen, right?
5. Always keep your positions 'light as a feather', absolutely never 'overweight flying'.
Each investment should not exceed 10% of total funds; this is a hard rule. With a light position, you can remain steady like Mount Tai during market fluctuations. I have seen people fully invested, forced to liquidate with a small fluctuation, crying and coming to me for help, 'Save me', what can I do? Even a deity cannot save someone fully invested. A light position is like wearing a seatbelt while driving; it seems useless most of the time, but it can save your life in an emergency. When a major trend comes, you can slowly increase your position, and profits will naturally grow like a snowball.
Now the market is at a 'grind' point, many newcomers are eager to try but afraid of being cut by the scythe. Actually, contracts are not that scary; what’s scary is entering with a 'gambler's mindset'. Remember: what matters in contracts is not who is bold, but who can survive longer. Just like playing a game, you must first learn to dodge skills before thinking about unleashing your ultimate move.
