Many people misunderstand futures trading as gambling, which is actually the biggest misconception. A seasoned trader proved this with real actions—starting with 130,000 and eventually earning nearly 400 million, by treating futures as a business.

He summarized his years of trading insights, and the core logic boils down to these points:

First, mindset is the foundation of everything. Use small proportions of capital to operate, so the psychological pressure is low, and decisions are more rational. Many people lose money not because they can't see the right direction, but because they go all-in in one shot, causing their mindset to collapse.

Second, know yourself and your opponent. Master the market—study more, research more, and communicate more with others. The more thoroughly you analyze the market, the higher your chances of making money. No one can do this for you; you must put in the effort yourself.

The third point may sound contradictory: most of the time, seek stability, but at critical moments, be brave to hold a heavy position. That is, when you find a clear trend opportunity, you must have the courage to go all in, but avoid frequent trading in normal times.

What if you make mistakes? Exit first, reflect later. Many people try to recover losses by trading more, which leads to even bigger pitfalls. The correct approach is to admit mistakes, exit the market, calm down, and then think of a counter-strategy.

Seeing the trend clearly is crucial—go with the trend, don’t trade against the wind. This is the first rule of trading.

In choppy markets, frequent trading only increases costs and risks. The best approach is to trade less.

Finally, if you don’t understand the market, it’s time to rest. Not every market movement requires participation; catching a few good trends a year is enough. This concept is hard for many to accept, but it’s the secret to long-term survival.

Treat futures as a business, not as gambling. What’s needed is not a gambler’s mentality, but a businessperson’s vision.