In this post, l will break down 5 real reasons most traders lose money trading crypto futures, and how to fix each one like a pro.
Are you stuck in a cycle of wins and wipeouts?
Tired of watching your futures account bleed while others seem to be printing profits?
You’re not alone—and you’re not hopeless.
Read this post to the end to know how to avoid liquidation.
The Harsh Truth About Futures Trading
Let’s be honest—futures trading is not forgiving. With high leverage comes high risk.
One wrong move, and you can blow up your account in minutes.
Most people think it’s bad luck or market manipulation, but the truth is: the problem lies in your approach.
I’ve been there.
And I turned things around using the exact principles I’m about to share with you.
Read about them in the next subheading.
Why You Are Losing Money & How To Fix It
1. No Clear Strategy
Most traders are just winging it—jumping into trades based on vibes, YouTube comments, or Twitter signals.
Here’s the fix:
Pick one proven strategy.
Test it. Understand it. Then stick to it.
Don’t chase 10 strategies at once.
And don’t use signals as gospel—use them only to confirm what your system already tells you.
Pro Tip: Let your strategy guide you. Let everything else be confirmation.
2. No Proper Backtesting
You wouldn’t fly a plane without testing it. So why trade with a strategy you’ve never backtested?
Backtesting helps you build confidence in your system and discover how it performs during different market conditions.
Here’s the fix:
- Use TradingView Premium to go back in time and replay the market.
- Only test within your trading hours (don’t test 2 AM candles if you trade during the day).
- Test your strategy on each asset you plan to trade. Don’t assume what works on Bitcoin will work on Solana.
A strategy with a 60% win rate and a 2R risk-reward ratio is gold. But even with that, you can still lose if you fall into the next trap…
3. Abandoning the Strategy Too Soon
You’ve done the work, backtested, and have the stats.
But the moment you hit a losing streak, you jump ship.
Here’s a reality check:
With a 60% win rate, you’re statistically likely to lose 5 trades in a row at some point.
That doesn’t mean the system is broken—it means you’re trading.
Here’s the fix:
- Trust the process.
- Stick to your rules.
- Don’t skip valid setups because of fear or greed.
- Don’t enter invalid setups just because the last trade was a win.
Discipline turns your strategy from a concept into profit.
4. Poor Risk Management
This is where most traders blow their accounts.
You can have the best strategy in the world—but if you risk 20% on one trade, it’s game over.
Here’s the fix:
- Risk 1–5% per trade (beginners should stay closer to 1%)
- Forget leverage—focus on position sizing
- Always use a stop loss
I personally built the FX Crypto Calculator to help with this. It tells you exactly how much to enter based on your stop loss and account balance—regardless of leverage.
5. No Journaling
Want to become a better trader? Start journaling your trades. It’s that simple.
Journaling helps you track what’s working, what’s not, and where you’re messing up emotionally or technically.
Here’s the fix:
- Create a simple spreadsheet: Date, pair, setup, result, PnL, notes
- Keep a journal log: Reflect on why trades were won or lost
- Review it weekly: You can upload it to ChatGPT for insights and pattern recognition
Data turns you from random guesser into strategic trader.
Final Thoughts: Involve Yourself to Evolve
There’s a quote I love by Benjamin Franklin:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.”
That’s exactly what we do inside Afibie Crypto Club.
We don’t just drop signals—we involve you in the process.
You learn the why behind every trade, refine your strategy, and level up with a community of traders focused on one goal: consistency and profitability.
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