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# Most People Lose Money Trading Contracts—How to Trade Consistently Profitably
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## I. Basic Rules
**1. Only trade BTC/ETH**
**2. Entry Strategy for Short Positions**
- Primarily use the moving average cluster above the 4H timeframe's key resistance levels to determine batch short entries
- For example: If the MA60 on the 4H timeframe continuously suppresses price, use this moving average as the timing for short entries
- Generally use support levels at the same or one level higher timeframe for batch long entry points
**3. Stop Loss Placement**
- Place stops below the previous low after the price spikes down and then rebounds
- Example: If support is at 2320, the price spikes to 2310, then place the stop below 2310, around 2300
**4. Stop Loss Capital Management**
- Stop loss = 20% of total capital; stop trading for the day once reached
- **4.2.** Generally make 2 trades per day; control single trade stop loss at 10%
- Keep position size consistent for each trade
**5. Position Sizing Strategy**
- Focus on batch entries; don't fire all ammunition at once
- **5.2.** Follow the trend for entries; when the main trend is bearish, prioritize shorts, and vice versa
## II. Hot Altcoin Trading
**1. Chase hot coins when market sentiment is strong**
**2. Control win/loss ratio at approximately 3:1**
**3. Daily stop loss drawdown = 15%-20% of capital; stop trading for the day once reached**
**4. Review your trades daily**
## III. Crash Market Conditions
- Keep cash reserves and batch buy the dip
- If no opportunity arises, stay in cash
- In this scenario, not losing money equals making money
## IV. Break-Even Stop Loss
**1.** When today's trades haven't hit stop loss and the same-timeframe K-line pattern hasn't broken, you may not need a break-even stop loss
## V. Golden Rules
**1. Never dream of going all-in for quick riches**
**2. Only trade setups that suit your style; learn to sit in cash and avoid forcing trades**
**3. Don't trade overnight positions**
**4. Minimize trading on weekends**
**5. After hitting a stop loss, control your emotions and avoid revenge trading**