2026-01-11 08:21:28

I want to talk about something today, those suicidal trading strategies in the crypto world.

Many newcomers enter the market with the same first reaction—my principal is too small, how can I turn things around without leverage? I understand this idea, but honestly, that’s the night before a margin call.

Heavy positions with high leverage sound like a gamble, but in reality, they just accelerate your exit. Why? Because leverage is not a profit amplifier; it always amplifies market noise.

In reality, unidirectional trends are rare. More often, the market is oscillating, repeatedly hitting stop-loss points. You might have the right direction and accurate analysis, but if your position sizing is off, you won’t last until the market truly moves—your stop-loss gets triggered, forced liquidation happens, and it’s all over.

Look, which users do exchanges love most? Those who go all-in, chase high leverage, trade frequently, and stubbornly refuse to cut losses. Why? Because these people generate liquidity, provide counterparty volume, and continuously pay trading fees. You think you’re gambling big, but actually, you’re burning money for the market.

What about traders who last longer?

They’ve already understood—small positions, low leverage or no leverage at all, can withstand market volatility. The most important thing: they see survival as more important than making big money.

They’re not against getting rich quickly. They just know a simple truth—the opportunities in the market are always more than your principal. As long as you’re alive, there are countless chances to turn things around.

The real risk isn’t missing out on a 10x move. It’s a 50x leverage that can wipe you out instantly.

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GateUser-75ee51e7

· 01-14 07:53

That's so true. I've seen too many brothers disappear like that.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 01-13 17:33

Well said, this is the truth about the dead pile in the crypto world.

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MetaReckt

· 01-13 15:29

It really wears me out, with a few more friends getting liquidated around me. --- Honestly, living is the most important thing; those chasing quick money are gone. --- That hit too close to home. Last year, I was the fool who threw in 50 times the amount. --- Low leverage is truly invincible. Although it earns slowly, at least I can sleep peacefully. --- The exchange relies on us gamblers to survive. Just thinking about it is chilling. --- I originally wanted to turn things around but ended up getting myself out of the game haha. --- It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now I finally understand what it means to just hang in there and have a chance. --- It's especially satisfying when fully loaded, until the moment of liquidation. --- Leverage is indeed a double-edged sword; beginners using it are just giving away money.

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MentalWealthHarvester

· 01-11 18:39

Honestly, beginners are like this. There aren't many coins to begin with, and they insist on playing with high leverage. Isn't this just speeding up the way to lose money? Leverage, you see, never amplifies your intelligence; it amplifies market madness. One stop-loss can wipe out a month's profit, and you're still wondering why you lost. The happiest moments for exchanges are when they see full positions of traders stubbornly holding on. You think you're gambling, but you've already lost. Experienced players who have been around for a long time never rush. Small positions, low leverage—being able to survive is more important than anything. As long as you're still at the table, there are always opportunities. Truly skilled players never chase big wins; instead, they fear going all-in and getting wiped out immediately. That’s the real danger.

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HappyToBeDumped

· 01-11 08:51

Huh? I'm just puzzled, why does no one listen to advice?

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OnchainDetective

· 01-11 08:49

According to on-chain data, this article hits a very obvious truth—the entire exchange ecosystem is sustained by these high-leverage players providing a continuous flow of liquidity. I have long suspected this; behind every market surge, you can trace the wallet addresses holding full positions, with trading patterns exhibiting unusually regular behavior. In plain terms, the transaction fees from your frequent trades are recorded by the exchange, which is a typical market maker harvesting mechanism.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-11 08:44

That's so true. Being alive is the prerequisite; once you're dead, there's really no chance left.

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SoliditySlayer

· 01-11 08:36

Hmm... That's true, but I've seen too many people after hearing this still go and open 50x.

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GamefiGreenie

· 01-11 08:27

That's really impressive. The guy I know personally got liquidated 50 times and disappeared from the crypto world. I don't even dare to mention him now.

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