Waiting for a rebound before opening a short position when prices are falling, and waiting for a pullback before going long during an uptrend—this seemingly simple strategy is the painful lesson many have learned the hard way with real money.

I've seen many beginners, once they enter the contract market, act like they’ve gone crazy, desperately chasing gains and cutting losses. Their eyes are only on that big bullish candle that might skyrocket, or the sharp bearish candle that drops straight down, fearing they’ll miss out on overnight riches. When the market pulls back slightly, their accounts get liquidated. The most heartbreaking part is that they blame others for "letting them miss the opportunity." But in reality? The real risk isn’t missing the move; it’s rushing in impulsively when they should be waiting.

**Why do so many people fail to see the risks clearly and only focus on profits?**

Beginners come in dreaming of turning their fortunes overnight. When prices start rising, they’re not thinking about risk control but are anxious that "if I don’t get in now, it’s over." Without a plan or a clear mind, they force themselves in. The result? When market volatility hits, they become cannon fodder.

Greed and fear are amplified infinitely in trading. When others are making money, they’re afraid of missing out; during market corrections, they’re afraid of losing money. These two emotions attack together, and rational thinking completely disappears. I’ve seen the most absurd beginners who don’t even understand how to set stop-losses, yet they start trading heavily—purely playing with fire.

**Veterans in contracts think completely differently**

Those who truly know how to trade understand one thing: market opportunities are always there; what’s scarce is the patience and capital to wait.

In trend-following strategies, timing is crucial. Not every rise is worth chasing, and not every fall should be shorted. Experts look at candlestick patterns, support and resistance levels, and volume—waiting for that *truly* right moment to act. Not rushing in reflexively at every market fluctuation.

The real logic of making money is: while others are still debating "whether to enter," you’ve already seen the situation clearly, positioned correctly, and identified enough room to act. The rest of the time? Just wait, do nothing, and protect your capital. Because the next opportunity will always come.