In contract trading, the fundamental competition isn't how brilliant your candlestick analysis is, but whether you can control your emotions.

I've seen too many newbies come into contracts dreaming of overnight riches, only to end up with a humiliating exit. But I've also seen some quiet veterans who steadily make money from the market every month. Same market conditions, same tools, why is the gap so huge? Simply put, it's one word: discipline.

So how do those consistently profitable traders do it? They have a system, and before entering a trade, they must ask themselves three questions: Why am I entering, where should I cut losses, and when should I take profits. That's it. They don't greedily chase every wave of the market; they only act when they understand what they're doing. They won't change their plan just because of a big bullish candle, nor will they panic because of sudden news.

I know a guy who trades very steadily. His method is ridiculously simple: he uses at most 10% of his total capital for each position. Once he makes some profit, he withdraws the principal first, letting the profits run. He says confidently, "I'm not here to gamble; I'm here to do business." It sounds cliché, but this is the logic of traditional investment giants—first protect the principal, don't aim for quick doubles.

What about those who always lose money? They are simply led by their emotions. Afraid of missing out, they chase the highs; unwilling to admit defeat, they hold on stubbornly. When the market is good, they want to go all-in; at the slightest sign of trouble, they panic and jump. This rollercoaster style operation can only end in sitting and waiting for disaster.

In fact, the winning or losing in contracts has never been about technical or fundamental analysis, but about your mindset and self-discipline. The power of choice has always been in your hands.