I just noticed many new friends asking about trading futures, so I want to share some personal thoughts on this topic.

Actually, futures are not as bad as many people think. The biggest difference between trading futures and spot trading is that you can analyze and manage risk. The odds are not strictly 50/50. Whether you use 1x leverage or 10x or 125x, fundamentally, if you know how to manage your capital, they are similar.

What I like about futures is its flexibility. Instead of just holding and waiting for the wave like in spot trading, I can trade daily and generate continuous cash flow. Real cash that can be withdrawn immediately. For full-time or part-time traders, this helps maintain a livelihood without relying solely on holding coins and waiting.

But the trap of futures is also clear. If not managed tightly, it’s easy to wipe out your entire capital. A shaky mindset will lead to sleepless nights. Futures trading is highly stimulating, so it’s easy to get addicted and go all-in. That’s when it truly becomes a gambling game.

My approach is to prioritize spot trading when my capital is large enough, but I still use futures to earn daily profits, then gradually shift to long-term holding. Futures are not inherently bad; they become problematic when we treat them as a game of chance.

I see many people blaming high leverage, but that’s actually unreasonable. Using 5x with $1,000 is the same as 125x with $40. The difference lies in psychology and discipline, not in the numbers. It’s all about greed and shaky mindset.

So, what do you think about trading futures? I’m very curious about everyone’s opinions.