In the contract market, many people treat it as a casino. But from a different perspective, those who can make money consistently over the long term are often not relying on luck, but on discipline and systems.

Entering the industry at 31, with over 8 years of trading experience, I have seen too many people become overnight millionaires due to a single market move, and even more who lost everything overnight because of one mistake. After reaching eight figures in two years, I have become even more cautious. What I want to share is not some get-rich-quick story, but 7 bottom-line rules gained through real money.

**Rule 1: Fund Segmentation, Risk Always Locked**

Divide your capital into 5 parts, investing only 1 part each time. Set a 10-point stop loss; a single mistake only costs 2% of total funds. Even with 5 consecutive mistakes, only 10% is lost. The benefit of this approach is maintaining a stable mindset, avoiding chaos from one or two losses. For take-profit, set it above 10 points; profits won't be trapped.

**Rule 2: Follow the Trend, This Multiplies Win Rate**

Rebounds during a downtrend are often deceptive traps. Corrections during an uptrend are genuine buying opportunities. Compared to blindly bottom-fishing, trading in the direction of the trend halves the difficulty of making money. Many people always want to buy at the lowest point and sell at the highest, but that’s futile.

**Rule 3: Stay Away from Rapid Rises, Don't Gamble on Dead-End Markets**

Whether it's mainstream coins or small tokens, after a short-term surge, there’s usually no big trend left. When prices stagnate at high levels, the subsequent movement is generally downward. Don’t hold onto a lucky mindset to gamble on such markets; the risk is too high.

**Rule 4: Use MACD for Signals, Enter and Exit Without Panic**

A golden cross of DIF and DEA below the zero line, breaking above zero, is a solid entry point. When a death cross forms above zero and points downward, reduce your position quickly. This indicator isn’t foolproof, but when combined with other conditions, the success rate significantly improves.

**Rule 5: Volume and Price Are the True Language of the Market**

A volume breakout after consolidation at low levels is worth noting. But if volume increases at high levels and prices still don’t rise, it’s time to exit. Volume doesn’t lie; it reflects the true participation of the market.

**Rule 6: Trade Only in Uptrends**

The 3-day moving average trending upward indicates short-term opportunities; the 30-day moving average rising signals medium-term trends; the 84-day moving average rising is the main upward wave; and the 120-day moving average rising represents a long-term trend. Follow the big direction for the highest chance of success. Don’t go against the trend; that’s fighting the market.

**Rule 7: Review Weekly**

Regularly check if your trading logic is correct and whether the weekly K-line aligns with your initial judgment. Once the trend changes, adjust immediately—don’t stubbornly hold on. The market evolves, and so should your strategy.

Ultimately, contract trading isn’t about who is smarter, but who is more disciplined. From gamblers relying on intuition and feelings to professional traders following plans and logic, you’ll find that consistent profitability isn’t so mysterious. The market is always there, but your capital is only one share, and opportunities may be few. Master these principles, use systematic thinking to trade, and crossing the investment fog won’t be a dream.