Survival Rules for Contract Operations: First Discipline Yourself, Stay Alive in Liquidity Gaps — Practical Briefing Before April 10 CPI Release (Knowledge, Procedures, Emergency Plans) ------ Zero, Cognitive Formatting · Reload the System Before the War (24 Hours Before Data Release) Reset your mind before applying discipline. Today, your role is not "Trader," but Risk Control Officer and Market Observer. Your key KPI is "No Loss." 1. Expectation Management: Calmly accept the possibility of "completely missing the market." The biggest profit today comes from successfully avoiding a catastrophic loss. 2. Ultimate Emergency Plan: Mentally rehearse the worst-case scenario (for example, break the price, hit stop-loss, then instantly reverse). If this happens, your programmed response is: close the screen, stand up, take a 15-minute break. This is part of your risk management plan. ------ First, Hardware and Network · Physical Barriers (Instant Death) 1. Network Cleanup ◦ Enable "Airplane Mode" → Use only 5G network ◦ During trading, activate Do Not Disturb mode, allow notifications only from trading/market apps (Principle: Build a "Cognitive Shield." Every message popup can "interrupt your market breath" and trigger irrational actions.) 2. Maximize Performance ◦ Set battery mode to "Performance Mode," disable power-saving mode (Charge to 100% at least one hour before key data releases)Principle: In liquidity gaps, any delay can be fatal.( 3. Process Reset ◦ Clear all background apps, use only trading software and market tools ◦ If necessary, temporarily remove social media apps to eliminate distractions )Principle: Only weapons and maps are enough on the battlefield.( ------ Second, Trading Software Settings )Complete in 10 Minutes( 1. Minimalist Interface ◦ Only Show: Candlestick chart + Volume )Add EMA20 as an aid if needed( ◦ Keep the trading panel as a small floating window, always above the candlestick chart )Principle: Reduce interference, focus on price and volume.( 2. Alert the Defense Line ◦ Price alerts: ▪ BTC: below $65,200 / above $67,800 ▪ ETH: below $2,020 / above $2,150 ◦ Monitor contract funding rates; >0.1% is a danger signal )Principle: Alerts are your electronic sentinels watching the battlefield when you are "completely inactive."( ------ Third, Basic Risk Control Discipline )Displayed on Screen( This is your "Immortal Body" and "Action Constitution." 1. Max loss per trade ≤ total funds %1 )Basic math: despite 20 consecutive stop-losses, the decline can be managed. This guarantees you stay at the table.( 2. Set stop-loss immediately after opening a position; break even after 1% profit )Use rules to lock in risk, protect profits, and disable emotions.( 3. Never trade altcoin contracts )In storms, small boats sink first. This rule helps prevent "structural risks" caused by liquidity droughts.( 4. The best strategy before April 10 CPI release is to stay fixed ◦ If holding a position, keep it as a temporary position ≤ 2% )The best hunters spend most of their time waiting. Being flat is a "positive choice" that requires strong willpower.( ------ Fourth, April 10 UF Day · Action Scenario • One hour before data release ✅ Zero leverage, zero position )or ≤2% assumption( Confirm ✅ Do not disturb, keep only the market channel active ✅ Mentally switch to "Observer" mode • At data release → Next 15 minutes 🔒 Complete silence, no trading, no chasing orders 📈 Focus on observation: 1. Initial reaction: the body and volume of the first 5-minute candle. 2. Liquidity: sudden changes in order book depth and main trading differences. 3. Market sentiment: is it a one-sided move without hesitation or a sharp long-short kill? • 15 minutes after data release ⚠️ If you open a position, treat the first order as a "probing position" ⚖️ Position size should not exceed half of the pre-set limit )for example, 2%(. 🛡️ Immediately set stop-loss, strictly follow trailing stop rules ------ Fifth, Three Market Scenarios and Countermeasures Based on your observation, the market usually reacts in only three ways. Identify it, then apply the relevant procedure. • A. One-Sided Storm )Data far exceeds expectations( ◦ Features: Price moves rapidly in one direction, volume increases, minimal pullback. ◦ Countermeasure: Exit. This is the "Institutional Liquidity Search" phase. Wait at least 30 minutes to see if a trend forms a platform. Your discipline: do not hunt. • B. Long-Short Kill )Data meets expectations but interpretation varies( ◦ Features: Price swings sharply up and down, stop-loss orders are closed on both sides. ◦ Countermeasures: Programmed hunting. This is the best environment for your "research position" plan. Enter key points after calm observation )for example, effective breakout of the oscillation range(. • C. Dead Water Micro-Stagnation )Data irrelevant( ◦ Features: Even lower volatility than before the announcement, prefers to ignore. ◦ Countermeasure: Respect and exit. The market clearly tells you: no fight today. Close the contract interface. Sometimes, the victory of discipline manifests as "no trading." ------ Sixth, Current Status Checklist • ✅ Cognitive formatting: role changed to "Risk Control Officer" • ✅ Hardware and network optimized • ✅ Price alerts set • ✅ Leverage reset, position ≤ 2% )or zero$BTC • ✅ Stablecoin ratio > 80% • ⏰ Wait for CPI data release, then run the above script ------ During the last liquidity gaps, peace is not an opportunity but a trap. No defeat is a victory; moving to the next round is a win. The essence of this code: use absolute programmed actions to fight market uncertainty and human weaknesses. Discipline is freedom; procedures are salvation. ------ End of Rules All these procedures point to the same ultimate goal: maintaining decision-making integrity in the most uncertain moments. While others struggle with "What should I do?" in the storm, you calmly execute the "Next Step." See you on the battlefield April 10. — A Trader Who Survives 2026.4.4 $ETH

Contract Trading Survival Rules: Discipline First, Survive During Liquidity Vacuums

— Practical Briefing Before April 10 CPI Release (Cognition, Procedures, Contingency Plans)

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Zero, Cognitive Formatting · Reinstall System Before Battle (24 Hours Before Data Release)

Before executing discipline, reset your mind. Today, your role is not "Trader," but Risk Control Officer and Market Observer. Your core KPI is “No Loss.”

1. Expectation Management: Calmly accept the possibility of “perfectly missing the market.” The biggest profit today comes from successfully avoiding a catastrophic loss.

2. Ultimate Contingency Plan: Mentally rehearse the worst-case scenario (e.g., price piercing stop-loss and then reversing instantly). If it happens, your programmed response is: turn off screen, stand up, take a 15-minute break. This is within your risk management plan.

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One, Hardware and Network · Physical Barriers (Immediate Execution)

1. Network Purification

◦ Enable “Airplane Mode” → Use only 5G network

◦ During trading, activate Do Not Disturb mode, only allow notifications from trading/market apps

(Principle: Build a “Cognitive Shield.” Every message popup may interrupt your “market breathing” and trigger irrational actions.)

2. Maximize Performance

◦ Set battery mode to “Performance Mode,” disable power-saving mode

◦ One hour before key data release, charge to 100%

(Principle: During liquidity vacuum, any lag could be fatal.)

3. Process Reset

◦ Clear all background apps, keep only trading software and market tools

◦ If necessary, temporarily uninstall social media apps to eliminate distractions

(Principle: On the battlefield, you only need weapons and a map.)

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Two, Trading Software Settings (Complete in 10 Minutes)

1. Minimalist Interface

◦ Keep only: Candlestick chart + Volume (add EMA20 as an aid if needed)

◦ Set trading panel as a small floating window, always above the candlestick chart

(Principle: Reduce interference, focus on the essence of price and volume.)

2. Alert Defense Line

◦ Price alerts:

▪ BTC: below $65,200 / above $67,800

▪ ETH: below $2,020 / above $2,150

◦ Monitor contract funding rates; >0.1% is considered a danger signal

(Principle: Alerts are your electronic sentinels, monitoring the battlefield edges when you are “absolutely still.”)

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Three, Core Risk Control Discipline (Engraved on Screen)

This is your “Immortal Body” and “Action Constitution.”

1. Max loss per trade ≤ 1% of total funds

(Foundational math: Even with 20 consecutive stop-losses, drawdown remains manageable. This is your ultimate guarantee to stay at the table.)

2. Immediately set stop-loss after opening a position; move to break-even after 1% profit

(Use rules to lock risk, protect profits, and keep emotions out of the equation.)

3. Never trade altcoin contracts

(In a storm, small boats sink first. This rule helps avoid “structural risks” from liquidity droughts.)

4. Before April 10 CPI release, the best strategy is to be flat

◦ If holding positions, keep exposure ≤ 2%, only as a tentative position

(Top hunters spend most of their time waiting. Being flat is a “positive choice” requiring strong willpower.)

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Four, April 10 CPI Day · Action Script

• One hour before data release

✅ Confirm leverage is zero, position is zero (or ≤2% tentative)

✅ Enable Do Not Disturb, only keep market channel active

✅ Enter “Observer” mode mentally

• At the moment of data release → Next 15 minutes

🔒 Absolute stillness, no trading, no chasing orders

📈 Focus on observing:

1. Initial reaction: the first 5-minute candle’s body and volume.

2. Liquidity: sudden changes in order book depth and main trading spreads.

3. Market sentiment: is it a one-sided move with no hesitation, or a fierce long-short kill?

• 15 minutes after data release

⚠️ If opening a position, treat the first order as a “probing position”

⚖️ Position size no more than half of the preset limit (e.g., 2%)

🛡️ Immediately set stop-loss, strictly follow the trailing stop rules

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Five, Three Market Scenarios and Countermeasures

Based on your observation, the market usually reacts in only three ways. Identify it, then execute the corresponding procedure.

• A. Unilateral Storm (Data far exceeds expectations)

◦ Features: Price moves rapidly in one direction, volume surges, minimal retracement.

◦ Countermeasure: Abandon. This is the “Institutional Liquidity Hunting” phase. Wait at least 30 minutes to see if a trend forms a platform. Your discipline: don’t become prey.

• B. Long-Short Kill (Data meets expectations but interpretation diverges)

◦ Features: Price oscillates sharply up and down, clearing stop-loss orders on both sides.

◦ Countermeasure: Programmed hunting. This is the best environment for your “probing position” plan. Enter at key points after calm observation (e.g., effective breakout of oscillation range).

• C. Dead Water Micro-Lull (Data irrelevant)

◦ Features: Volatility even lower than before release, market chooses to ignore.

◦ Countermeasure: Respect and exit. The market clearly tells you: no battle today. Close contract interface. Discipline’s victory sometimes manifests as “no trading.”

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Six, Current Status Checklist

• ✅ Cognitive formatting: role switched to “Risk Control Officer”

• ✅ Hardware and network optimized

• ✅ Price alerts set

• ✅ Leverage reset to zero, position ≤ 2% (or zero)

• ✅ Stablecoin ratio > 80%

• ⏰ Waiting for CPI data release, executing the above script

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Final Truth

During liquidity vacuums, tranquility is a trap, not an opportunity.

No loss is a win; surviving to the next round is victory.

The essence of this code is:

Using absolute programmed actions to counter market uncertainty and human weaknesses.

Discipline is freedom; procedure is salvation.

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End of the Rules

All these procedures point to the same ultimate goal: to keep your decision-making integrity during the most uncertain moments.

While others struggle with “What should I do?” in the storm, you simply execute the “Next Step” calmly.

See you on the battlefield April 10.

— A Trader Who Survived 2026.4.4