2026-01-01 15:24:28

Since April of this year, I have been involved in contract trading, having previously focused mainly on long-term spot holding. Over the past few months, watching ETH drop from around 1500 down to the 4500-4800 range, I haven't seen much profit in my account; instead, I kept hitting stop-losses and taking losses. Every time ending in a loss.

Honestly, this is the last big position in my contract trading career. The feeling of taking losses is quite profound, and continuing like this is pointless. Reflecting on this experience, I realize that rather than betting on the volatility of leverage in contracts, it's better to return to spot trading. Find the right timing to position, hold with coin-based thinking, and let time and trends do the work.

My plan moving forward is very clear: select appropriate prices to go long on spot and coin-based products. This time, I truly learned a lesson with real money, which is also a necessary baptism in my trading journey. Instead of complaining about circumstances, it's better to adjust strategies and come back stronger. The long-term logic of Bitcoin and Ethereum still exists; the key is to use the right methods.

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DeadTrades_Walking

· 5h ago

Contracts, really the fastest way to lose money Only when you cut losses do you realize that leverage is the invitation from the Grim Reaper Spot trading earns money while lying down, contracts make you lose everything standing up—it's that simple Coin-based thinking is the true way; everything else is gambling

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ChainMemeDealer

· 5h ago

Oh no, contracts are really a tool for cutting leeks. I've also suffered losses. Spot trading is the real king; a coin-based mindset is the safest.

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UncleLiquidation

· 5h ago

Contracts are really just for cutting leeks; only through personal experience do you understand. --- Another story of being blown up by leverage, but as long as you cut your losses in time, there is still hope. --- Coin-backed is the right way; this guy finally figured it out. --- ETH has fallen so much that you can still cut losses, which shows that the entry timing was truly unbeatable. --- Spot trading is really good, it's that simple. --- People who have been abused by contracts either exit the market or elevate their level; you are the latter. --- Frequent stop-loss and cutting losses indicate no trading plan, just gambling. --- Sticking to it since April without getting wiped out actually makes you smarter than most people. --- The decision to switch to spot trading is not wrong; it saves a lot of mental stress. --- Leverage trading is like a drug; it’s addictive quickly, and quitting is also quick.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 5h ago

Smart contracts are a trap; once you step in, it's hard to get out. That's how I went through it too, haha. Returning to spot trading is the right way; the coin-backed system is indeed more reliable.

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