Let me tell you a story. There was this guy, John (no, it’s not me 🙄), who thought he had the market figured out. When everything looked bullish, he’d open 5 to 7 long trades, no hesitation. Then, when the bears showed up, he’d flip faster than a pancake, closing all his longs and opening 7 shorts instead. Sounds bold, right? Well, guess what… John got wrecked more times than he’d like to admit. Think Egyptian army chasing Moses into the Red Sea, only to get crushed when the waters closed in.

Sound familiar? Yeah, I know some of you have been there too.

That’s why I’m here, telling you the truth while others might be hyping up the next “sure thing.” Trading futures isn’t about chasing every wave or trying to predict every move. It’s about precision, discipline, and safety—because your goal isn’t just to win trades; it’s to protect your portfolio for the long run.


Here’s how I do it, step by step:

1️⃣ Only AAA Setups: If it’s not backed by strong confluences, I pass. Period. There are no “maybes” when it comes to risking your money.

2️⃣ Manage Risk Like a Pro: I never risk more than 3% of my portfolio on a single trade. Here’s how I structure it:

• Entry: 0.5% of my portfolio

• 1st DCA: 1%

• 2nd DCA: 1.5%

Example: For every 1 BTC at entry, I’d allocate 2 BTC at the 1st DCA and 4 BTC at the 2nd DCA (and no, I’m not telling you to throw an entire Bitcoin into one trade). Always use a position size calculator to ensure these numbers align with your portfolio and risk tolerance.

3️⃣ De-Risk Before Moving On: If you’ve got one long or short trade open, don’t even think about opening another until your stop-loss is at breakeven and you’ve taken partial profits.

4️⃣ Take Profit Strategically: Your unrealized PnL is just numbers on a screen until you secure those profits. I set take-profits at key levels where I can lock in gains without getting greedy.

5️⃣ Clean Up Your Orders: Don’t forget to cancel any leftover limit orders once your first take-profit hits. The last thing you want is to get filled on a level that no longer makes sense.

6️⃣ Set Reminders: Always set alerts for each DCA level and take-profit point, especially the first. This way, you don’t forget to move your stop-loss to breakeven after your first take-profit is hit.

7️⃣ Adapt and Secure Early Gains: If the market starts changing direction, I take 15–20% profits early and move my stop to breakeven.

8️⃣ Be Patient: Don’t open another trade until your current one is completely secured. Impatience is your biggest enemy—it’s what convinces you to chase when the market isn’t giving clear opportunities.

John didn’t know these principles, and his account paid the price. But you don’t have to make the same mistakes. Discipline and safety come first; profit follows. Trade with care, and remember—protect your capital at all costs.

Cheers to trading smart, not reckless!

– You know who. 😉