2025-12-09 21:24:19

Just tried contract trading for the first time, and I was almost scared into a heart attack by the numbers on my account.

Staring at those three positions—LINK, PNUT, ZEC—my unrealized loss shot straight to -30%, which meant $1,400 flashing red on the screen. My mind was filled with thoughts like “Should I cut my losses now?” “Will I get liquidated?” going back and forth.

The most frustrating part was that I opened 4 positions and 3 of them were losing—that hit rate is just unbelievable 😅

But...

Luckily, I was using a demo account, hahaha!

False alarm, but I really got to experience the psychological pressure. Looks like I need more practice before putting real money on the line, at least get my win rate above 50%. Any contract trading tips from the veterans out there? Looking for guidance 😂

PNUT1.24%

ZEC8.37%

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GateUser-addcaaf7

· 38m ago

If a simulation account can scare someone like this, wouldn't they be begging for mercy in front of the exchange with a real account? Haha

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rugpull_ptsd

· 5h ago

Haha, that was a false alarm, thank goodness. If I really threw in $1400, that would hurt a lot. --- Contracts are all about psychological warfare. Practice on a demo account until you have a 70% win rate before using real money. --- Three losses and one break-even, that probability is wild. You should go buy a lottery ticket. --- Stop-loss sounds easy, but when you actually see a floating loss, your mind just freezes—at least that’s how I feel. --- How did you pick the combo of LINK, PNUT, and ZEC? That’s a bit quirky. --- If your mindset is already blowing up on a demo account, you’ll go crazy when real money is on the line. --- Thinking about a 50% win rate is too much—just focus on surviving and making your first profit. --- Bro, you definitely gained some experience this round. At least now you know your own level.

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SelfStaking

· 5h ago

If just the simulation account scares you like this, you'd probably drop dead on the spot when real money is on the line.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 5h ago

Ha, if you're this scared on a demo account, you'll be socially dead on a real one. With a 75% loss rate, you really need more practice, or you'll just end up getting rekt when you go live.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 5h ago

If the simulation account is making you this scared, wouldn’t you be heading straight to the rooftop with a real account?

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P2ENotWorking

· 5h ago

Hahaha, a simulated trading life winner, you scared me so much I was breaking a sweat for you. --- Losing 3 and winning 1, that probability is really insane. You definitely need more practice. --- The moment $1,400 was flashing red on the screen, I could feel the despair... Luckily it's just a simulation, haha. --- Setting a 50% win rate as a goal is pretty realistic, unlike some people who want to get rich quick right from the start. --- Simulated trading might be safe, but the psychological pressure is real. Mental preparation is even more important than skills. --- This combination of LINK, PNUT, and ZEC... There's a reason for the low win rate. You need to be more cautious when picking coins. --- Admitting you need guidance from experienced traders is a good attitude—at least you know your own limits. --- That feeling of almost having a heart attack is something only those who've experienced it truly understand. At least with simulated trading, you can get used to it in advance.

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ShibaOnTheRun

· 5h ago

Haha, seriously, if a demo account can scare you this much, imagine how crazy you'd get with real money on the line.

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