2025-12-20 08:20:51

#大户持仓动态 10,000 principal, how to choose between spot and futures? This question really gets asked to the point of annoyance. The answer, frankly, depends on the person.

I know two extreme players. Brother Zhang is a die-hard spot trader. When $BTC and $ETH fall, he's actually happy; when they rise, he slowly reduces his positions, as steady as a rock. Five years ago, he invested 50,000 yuan and stubbornly grew it to 2 million. His logic is simple: spot trading is slower but guarantees a comfortable life, and nothing disappears overnight.

Brother Li is the exact opposite—futures lunatic. 10x leverage is just warming up. When the market moves, he makes as much in a day as others do in a year. I watched him go from $3,000 to $200,000, incredibly bullish. But three days later, he was liquidated, with not a penny left. He later said, futures are a double-edged sword; used well, it's exhilarating; used poorly, the market will grind you into the ground.

Two paths, two completely different worlds. Spot is suitable for those with a strong mindset—slow and steady, relying on market movements and time to double their money. Futures are like driving a sports car on mountain roads—requiring skill, mindset, and perfect rhythm. One mistake in any link, and it's game over.

But true veterans don't have to choose strictly one or the other. They usually use spot as a safety net for peace of mind, then switch to futures to catch waves when the market moves. Stabilize the foundation, then explode when opportunities come—both sides benefit.

Choosing is actually quite straightforward: ask yourself if you can accept losing everything overnight. If yes, go for futures; if not, play it safe with spot.

But the problem is, too many people rush in blindly, with no guidance, operating chaotically like headless flies. Trading alone in this market is definitely prone to crashes. Think carefully before entering, and feel free to discuss any issues at any time.

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LightningPacketLoss

· 12-23 08:11

Zhang's strategy has indeed made a lot of money, but we have to see if it can last for five years. Li's story is really heartbreaking; with contracts, you can just go all in and it's over. Spot is about trading time for space; I still think ordinary people should avoid leverage, it's too easy to make mistakes. That's right, most people come in just to give away money; without some self-control, they can't really play contracts. Both sides using this tactic is indeed brilliant, but unfortunately, most people have a poor mindset; once they make money, they want to go all in.

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AlphaLeaker

· 12-23 02:04

I really laughed and cried at Li Ge's liquidation, it's a perfect example of what not to do.

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SocialFiQueen

· 12-22 07:13

Zhang's mindset is really amazing, not greedy and not impatient is the winning mentality, Spot should be played this way. I can see that Li's wave, contracts are truly the devil, one second heaven and one second hell. Holding the bottom for Spot and eating swings with contracts, I've been using this combination for a long time, it feels like a surefire way to make money. The most common mistake newbies make is blindly chasing leverage, in the end, they are just working for the exchange. Do you dare to clear it all in one night? If you dare, see you in contracts; if you don't, just honestly hold coins. It's really difficult without guidance in this market, feeling your way across the river by stepping on stones will eventually lead to a crash.

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AirdropHunter9000

· 12-21 13:59

I admire Brother Zhang's approach; this is the real logic of making money, no need to watch the market every day. Brother Li's ten times leverage is indeed thrilling, but getting liquidated once means going back to square one. Spot really is about exchanging time for money, while contracts are a gamble on your life; it depends on your psychological resilience. I think, with a capital of 100,000, it's best not to be greedy; for safety's sake, let's stick to a 70/30 split. I would never dare to touch the line of being wiped out overnight.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 12-20 08:51

Brother Zhang's strategy is really top-notch, you just need patience. I don't have that kind of discipline, so I still have to do contracts to survive. Every time I think of Brother Li's story, I get scared. It’s just a matter of a second to get liquidated. Both spot trading and contracts are really about gambling on human nature; the key is whether you're greedy or not. Before entering into contracts, you really need to ask yourself if you can sleep well at night. This combo punch used by veterans is actually the most stable. Holding a solid position provides peace of mind, and when the opportunity comes, strike hard. There are too many people operating chaotically like headless flies; nine out of ten end up dying in a mysterious way.

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BankruptWorker

· 12-20 08:51

Brother Li, this time you’ve become a cautionary tale. Contracts are really not for amateurs to play with. Making quick money and sleeping peacefully—ultimately, you have to choose one. Brother Zhang made 2 million in five years and just won by default. I need to learn this kind of resolve. Being good at spot trading is fine, no one complains, but it just doesn’t sound exciting enough. 10x leverage is fun, but it’s over too quickly. Experienced traders are indeed impressive—they can ride the waves and not lose everything. Ordinary people should not get their hopes too high. I can’t accept the idea of losing everything overnight; I still have to work.

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ProofOfNothing

· 12-20 08:41

That wave from Brother Li left a deep impression on me. Losing 200,000 directly to zero is just too crazy. The contract is really just a renamed form of gambling.

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GasFeePhobia

· 12-20 08:40

Li Ge's recent move really left me stunned, with liquidations happening as fast as lightning. Whether spot or futures, it's basically a test of your psychological resilience. I am a firm supporter of spot trading; being able to sleep peacefully is the most important. Zhang Ge turning 2 million in five years is the real winner. Compound interest takes time, but in the end, you won't miss out. I can't play the futures game; just watching it makes my heart burn. Instead of worrying about which one to choose, it's better to ask yourself how much you can lose without crashing. Most of the new traders rushing in now are destined to be leeks; without a strategy, it's just giving away money. Once the foundation is stable, then go for swing trading. I agree with this logic.

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