To Futures Traders: Why Do You Always Lose More Than You Win?

In futures trading, many traders often find that their stop-loss orders tend to experience a rebound shortly after being triggered, while orders without stop-loss settings seem to be stuck on the edge of liquidation. The reasons behind this may be more complex than you think.

Firstly, you need to recognize a harsh reality: to some extent, you are actually gambling against the exchange or other large traders. In this kind of gamble, due to information asymmetry and differences in financial strength, you often find yourself in a disadvantaged position.

More importantly, your trading behavior may be “transparent.” In a highly information-driven market, some large traders or institutions can use various means to spy on your trading strategies, including your stop-loss points and take-profit points. Therefore, when you make small profits repeatedly, they may deliberately create market fluctuations to lure you into larger losses. This is why you might win 10 small trades but lose everything on one big trade.

Additionally, the phenomenon of “sticking points” in trading is not a coincidence. The market often experiences severe fluctuations near the key price levels you set to test your determination and patience. If you cannot remain calm and rational, it is easy to be swayed by these fluctuations and make incorrect decisions.

In summary, the phenomenon of losing more than winning in futures trading is not a coincidence; it is the result of multiple complex factors acting together. To remain undefeated in the market, you need to continuously improve your trading skills and psychological resilience, while also learning to identify and cope with various market traps and risks. Only in this way can you progress further and more steadily on the path of futures trading.

If you are currently losing and don’t know what to do, you can click to follow me, click my profile to find me anytime, and I will share all futures and spot trading strategies. Just to gain followers.