2026-01-03 09:22:36

When it comes to trading contracts, the most common phrase I hear is "Can't bear to use leverage, how can you make big money." But my experience is quite the opposite — those who survive the bull market often die from overconfidence.

**First, talk about capital management, this is the first line of defense**

5000U sounds like a lot, but in contracts, a single reverse fluctuation can wipe it out. The strict rule I set for myself is: no more than 10% of total capital for a single position. That means, for a 5000U account, the maximum for one trade is 500U. The remaining 4500U may seem idle, but in fact, it’s a war reserve — used to withstand extreme market conditions or to cover margin calls. Many people go all-in from the start, only to be eliminated by the first adverse move. Opportunities are plentiful in the market; what’s truly scarce is the person who survives until those opportunities come.

I divide my account into three layers for management. The main position accounts for 70%, mainly trading high-liquidity assets like BTC and ETH, with leverage locked at 3x or less; the tactical position accounts for 20%, occasionally chasing new coin trends but with leverage not exceeding 5x, with stop-losses in place; the safety position accounts for 10%, always holding USDT and not opening trades, specifically to prevent sudden liquidations. With this allocation, the account can survive longer.

**Next, about leverage — don’t let multiples mess you up**

High leverage is like a drug; once you taste the sweetness, it’s easy to get addicted. The raw data is clear — at 10x leverage, a 10% adverse move can wipe you out. My simple rule: beginners should stay within 3x leverage. Using 1000U to open a position, even a 5% fluctuation only results in a 50U loss, which is manageable psychologically.

Experienced traders can adjust dynamically. Only when profits exceed 20% do they allow increasing to 5x; if the drawdown exceeds 10%, they automatically reduce back to 2x. Leverage is not a tool for showing off; it should match your true risk tolerance. Surviving longer in a bull market is always more valuable than earning quickly in a bear market.

**The stop-loss line must be clearly defined**

This is the most critical part — always insure every trade. There is no perfect entry, only timely exits.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 01-06 09:13

Going all-in and feeling the thrill is great, but it's even more exhilarating when your account can't be recovered.

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SurvivorshipBias

· 01-05 05:54

Where are the group of people who went all-in now? They probably wiped out long ago.

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 01-03 09:52

Going all-in is fun, but it's over once it's done haha

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LuckyBlindCat

· 01-03 09:51

That's right, living is more important than making money Going all-in feels good for a moment, but liquidation leads to cremation, no doubt about it If you can't keep your mindset in check, even low leverage is useless Newbies are still hoping to turn things around, but I've already been wiped out by 10x leverage... Have you set your stop-losses, everyone? This is really not a small matter

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MysteriousZhang

· 01-03 09:39

All-in has become a thing of the past; I've heard that too many times. ---- The concept of a safety deposit is brilliant; it should have been done this way long ago. ---- 10% single position is really safe; I only blew up because I didn't stick to it. ---- High leverage is truly toxic; one taste of sweetness and there's no turning back. ---- Setting stop-losses to the point of death is the real skill to survive; it's easy to say but hard to do. ---- Three-layer position allocation sounds reliable; can beginners just copy it directly? ---- Being able to survive is how you make money; this statement really hit home. ---- I need to remember this line about staying within 3x; no more all-in at 10x.

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On-ChainDiver

· 01-03 09:35

Once again, the old cliché, but this guy's words really hit home. I'm the kind of guy who gets liquidated after a full send—lesson learned the hard way. --- The rule of a 10% single trade sounds rigid, but it really saves your ass. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. --- High leverage is like poison, an addiction you can't quit. Watching others make a killing with 10x leverage, only to get wiped out the next day. --- I need to try the three-tier account allocation system; it feels much better than my chaotic opening positions. --- Can't set a proper stop-loss; once I do, I feel like I've lost money, so I hesitate to cut, and in the end, I get liquidated and regret it deeply. --- The phrase "surviving until the bull market" is spot on. So many people get rich and then become arrogant, only to go all-in and lose everything. --- $5,000 account with a single trade risking $500—sounds too conservative? Feels like I'm earning too slowly. --- Wow, this is exactly like my blood, sweat, and tears story—it's basically my autobiography. --- The risk of leverage mismatch hit the nail on the head; I overestimated myself. --- The concept of a survival position is pretty good; at least it ensures you won't be completely wiped out.

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StealthMoon

· 01-03 09:29

All-in players have become historical figures; this is the reality of the market.

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