Many novice traders share the same frustration — they have just over 1000U and want to trade futures but don't know how to get started without risking a margin call. I've seen this problem countless times over the years, guided many beginners, and today I’ll summarize my practical experience to share.

First and foremost: never invest all 1000U at once. This is the most common reckless move. My advice is this — split the money into 5 parts, invest only 200U each time, and choose a leverage of 10x. Many beginners start greedily, opening 50x leverage at the slightest market movement, and then get scared and make reckless trades with just a 2% fluctuation, leading to increasing losses.

The remaining 800U should be kept in savings or investment products, idle and untouched. This is your emergency fund. Once a 200U position is wiped out, absolutely do not immediately add more funds; many people fall deeper into the trap this way. I made this mistake myself — after losing, I was reluctant to give up and kept adding money to recover, but the more I added, the more I lost, eventually getting completely trapped.

A smarter approach is to pause, calmly analyze why you lost, and take a break for 1 to 2 days. Bitcoin fluctuates daily, offering many opportunities. Preserving your capital should always come first. After adjusting your mindset, split the remaining 800U into 5 parts (each 160U). Be more cautious this time, aiming to recover the losses.

If you can make 500U profit in this round, I recommend immediately withdrawing 300U, leaving only 200U to continue trading — having cash on hand helps stabilize your mindset. I’ve seen too many people hesitant to withdraw after earning a few hundred, only to get wiped out in a sudden market move, forcing them to start over. That kind of loss can be truly devastating.

In short, with 10x leverage, a wrong direction results in a 10% drop leading to liquidation. A 20% daily fluctuation in BTC is common; no matter how much you’ve earned before, full-position trading will eventually wipe you out. Many veteran traders have a win rate around 60%, so proper position management is crucial — even with a 90% win rate, one fatal mistake can ruin everything.

Remember trading discipline: if daily losses exceed 2% of your total funds, be alert; if losses reach 6%, close that losing position immediately. Set take-profit orders with a 30% trailing stop to protect profits, then rest for 2 to 3 days. Avoid chasing after market rises; add to winning positions immediately or wait for a significant pullback to pyramid in. If your margin profit exceeds 200%, set a 40% retracement stop-loss on half of your positions, and keep the other half at breakeven. Don’t let big gains turn into losses at the end.

Final advice for beginners: start with 300 to 500U, use 5 to 10x leverage, and always set a stop-loss (exit if loss reaches 100 to 200 dollars). Use a 30% profit retracement strategy for take-profit. Withdraw profits promptly; each deposit of 1000U is enough. Focus on mastering your technique before considering larger investments.