Brothers, have you noticed a strange phenomenon recently?
The contract market is experiencing daily liquidations, but strangely, the number of liquidated traders is increasing. It's like some bargain hunting games on shopping platforms—knowing it's not worth it, but you just can't stop.
But I have to say something blunt: the contracts themselves are not the problem; the issue is that most people have no idea what they are actually playing with.
The exchange's label of "5x leverage" looks very safe, and you think it's stable, right? But let's do the math: a $10,000 account, set to 5x leverage, the theoretical liquidation line is at a $500 loss. But some turn around and open a $30,000 position—do you know what that means? That's not 5x leverage at all; it's 60x!
They are completely unaware, thinking it's very safe. This is the real reason most people get liquidated.
How do true contract experts operate? Listen carefully—they spend 70% of their time waiting.
Market conditions are unfavorable? Don't trade. Volume hasn't picked up? Don't trade. The direction isn't confirmed? Even less. This isn't hesitation; it's discipline. As soon as they take action, it's aimed at precise profits.
The essence of contracts is not gambling; it's accounting. Every profit you make fundamentally comes from others' liquidations and losses—sounds cold-blooded, but this is the brutal truth of the market.
What are the characteristics of real winners? They are all contrarians.
When others panic, they stay calm; when others are greedy, they become cautious; when others stubbornly hold onto losses, they cut losses without hesitation; when others are eager to exit after a 2% gain, they wait until the profit exceeds twice the stop-loss before considering closing.
The contrast is stark—you get liquidated mainly because you're operating blindly based on feelings. Others make money because they follow logic, rhythm, and clear trading rules. That’s where the gap lies.
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LightningAllInHero
· 7h ago
To be honest, most people die at the stage of not understanding leverage, thinking they are very stable.
When others get liquidated, you should reflect on where you are also vulnerable; this is the free lesson the market gives.
Waiting is really more difficult than trading, but only those who can wait will survive until the end to get the big gains.
What I find most heartbreaking is that, knowing you should go against human nature in trading, you forget everything once emotions take over.
Stop-loss is such a simple thing, yet people only regret it after being wiped out—truly, it's just inviting self-destruction.
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GateUser-5854de8b
· 7h ago
That hits too close to home. I'm the kind of fool who thinks 5x leverage is safe.
This time, talking about 60x leverage unconscious liquidation really hit me.
Wait, I need to recalculate my position; I feel like I'm playing with fire.
The key issue is always stop-loss; I can never bring myself to cut.
The scariest thing is others making 2% and then running away, while I'm still stubbornly holding onto losses. It's so real.
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DYORMaster
· 7h ago
That's right, it's greed. Just look at how those people open positions, they haven't even calculated their accounts.
Wait, isn't this just a trap set by the exchange?
The key is to have discipline, or you'll eventually be unable to continue.
Contracts are inherently against human nature; most people can't handle it.
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YieldWhisperer
· 7h ago
Wow, this 60x leverage example is incredible. To be honest, most people haven't even calculated their accounts properly.
That's why I spend 90% of my time watching the market without making moves, waiting for the right opportunity. It's not fear, it's discipline, my friend.
Futures trading is all about who can keep a steady mindset. When others get liquidated, I profit. It's brutal but true.
Honestly, it's just a matter of having a stop-loss rule in place. Some people have it, others will never learn.
Making money really isn't about luck; it depends on whether you can resist human nature.
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BlockImposter
· 7h ago
To be honest, this paragraph hits the nail on the head. The example of 60x leverage is just incredible; too many people haven't really figured out what they're doing.
Profiting only when going against human nature is logical, but then again, how many people can actually do it?
Wait, you say the money earned comes from others getting liquidated? That sounds a bit heavy...
Spending 70% of the time waiting sounds easy, but in practice, it must be quite boring. I really can't do it.
It's really just a mindset issue—greed can wipe everything out in a minute.
Brothers, have you noticed a strange phenomenon recently?
The contract market is experiencing daily liquidations, but strangely, the number of liquidated traders is increasing. It's like some bargain hunting games on shopping platforms—knowing it's not worth it, but you just can't stop.
But I have to say something blunt: the contracts themselves are not the problem; the issue is that most people have no idea what they are actually playing with.
The exchange's label of "5x leverage" looks very safe, and you think it's stable, right? But let's do the math: a $10,000 account, set to 5x leverage, the theoretical liquidation line is at a $500 loss. But some turn around and open a $30,000 position—do you know what that means? That's not 5x leverage at all; it's 60x!
They are completely unaware, thinking it's very safe. This is the real reason most people get liquidated.
How do true contract experts operate? Listen carefully—they spend 70% of their time waiting.
Market conditions are unfavorable? Don't trade. Volume hasn't picked up? Don't trade. The direction isn't confirmed? Even less. This isn't hesitation; it's discipline. As soon as they take action, it's aimed at precise profits.
The essence of contracts is not gambling; it's accounting. Every profit you make fundamentally comes from others' liquidations and losses—sounds cold-blooded, but this is the brutal truth of the market.
What are the characteristics of real winners? They are all contrarians.
When others panic, they stay calm; when others are greedy, they become cautious; when others stubbornly hold onto losses, they cut losses without hesitation; when others are eager to exit after a 2% gain, they wait until the profit exceeds twice the stop-loss before considering closing.
The contrast is stark—you get liquidated mainly because you're operating blindly based on feelings. Others make money because they follow logic, rhythm, and clear trading rules. That’s where the gap lies.