#RWA规模呈现持续扩张态势 Today I want to share a heartbreaking real case with everyone.



There was a trader with $15,300 in his account, who went all-in with 10x leverage to go long. The market just casually pulled back by 3 points—just 3 points—and his account was wiped out instantly. After reviewing his trading record, what’s more painful than the liquidation itself is the entire process: no stop loss, no plan, no backup. A reckless gamble, game over.

Many people think "going all-in is more resilient," but it’s actually the opposite. Once used incorrectly, going all-in can be even faster to ruin than isolated positions. Because the problem isn’t leverage itself—leverage is just a tool. The real danger is putting all your chips into the market, leaving no room for error.

Looking at it from another angle, with the same $1,000:

If you use $900 to open a 10x position, a 5-point move against you will wipe out your account.

But if you only use $100, even a 50-point reversal won’t kill you—you can re-enter.

The fundamental difference isn’t about market judgment, but about position management skills.

Traders who can genuinely say "going all-in" doesn’t scare them aren’t because they’re brave, but because they’ve already locked the risk in a cage. They have three ironclad rules in mind and always follow them:

**Rule 1: No single position exceeds 20% of total funds**

If you have $10,000, only risk up to $2,000 at a time. Even if you’re wrong, and your stop loss hits with a 10% loss, that’s only $200. You can keep trading without damaging your principal.

**Rule 2: No single loss exceeds 3% of total capital**

With $2,000 at 10x leverage, your stop loss is set from the start, capping at a $300 loss. Even if you lose several trades in a row, your core capital remains intact.

**Rule 3: Only trade trend breakouts, never touch sideways consolidation**

No matter how tempting sideways ranges are, hold your hand; if you’re already in profit, don’t add on the spot. If you find yourself getting emotional, exit everything immediately.

These aren’t just rules—they’re survival guidelines.

I remember a follower who almost blew up his account every month, teetering on the edge of ruin. Later, he made up his mind to strictly follow these three rules, and in three months, his $5,000 grew to $130,000. He later told me: "I used to think going all-in was about risking everything, but now I realize, going all-in is actually about staying in longer."

That’s worth pondering.

In the crypto world, it’s never about who runs fastest—there are plenty of fast runners, but most get knocked out. The ones who truly make money are those who survive the longest.

Stop obsessing over right or wrong direction, and focus on managing position size and pace. That’s the fastest and safest way. Money isn’t made by one big lucky trade, but by surviving over and over, by starting again each time, and gradually growing it.
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GasFeePhobiavip
· 01-06 09:22
Living is the greatest victory; those who get liquidated will never learn this truth.
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ser_we_are_ngmivip
· 01-06 05:53
Three points and you're bankrupt, this guy is really just a freebie --- That's right, position management is the key to survival, not some profound theory --- Feels reasonable, but when it comes to actual operation, I still can't control my hands --- All-in is just a gambler's mentality, looks quick but actually dies the fastest --- Growing from 5,000 fans to 130,000 sounds great, but what's the probability? --- It's somewhat reasonable, but many people in the crypto circle make money by taking risks, luck plays a big role --- Stop-loss is too torturous, relying on judgment is better --- Finally, someone clarified the pitfalls of all-in; most of my friends play this way --- These three iron rules sound boring, but they are indeed the only way to survive --- That's the truth: not relying on one big win but on rolling profits is the proper way to make money
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zkProofGremlinvip
· 01-03 10:00
This guy is really teaching with his life on the line, wiping out three points directly... I just want to ask, what kind of mindset do people have when they are all-in with 10x leverage?
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NoStopLossNutvip
· 01-03 10:00
The market moved 3 points and was gone. This guy's guts are really big... I used to be like that too, and ended up being taught a lesson that made me doubt life.
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BagHolderTillRetirevip
· 01-03 09:58
Damn, just 3 points gone... This is the most terrifying part. --- Exactly, going all-in means entrusting your life to the market. There's no way out with this stuff. --- That guy is really too miserable, he never planned to come out alive. --- Position management sounds simple, but actually executing it... Hi, most people lose because of emotions. --- Living longer means making money, I remember this. --- Lost 15,300U, I don't even dare to look at the account details. --- Already locked the risk in the cage, now that's a real tough person. --- Going all-in in one shot is indeed playing Russian roulette. --- That fan base grew from 5,000 to 130,000? This story sounds a bit suspicious, but as long as the logic is correct. --- The key is to survive, everything else is nonsense. --- I just want to know if that guy is still in the crypto world now. --- Position management is really more important than just looking at the right direction. --- "Going all-in is risking everything" vs. "Going all-in is staying safe for a long time," this reversal is incredible.
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 01-03 09:55
Losing everything after just three points, this is the fate of full position trading. --- That's right, surviving longer is the true way to make money. --- That guy is really unlucky; no stop-loss is a suicidal move. --- I really like these practical cases, they hit harder than any theory. --- Position management is truly the only way out; otherwise, you'll be eaten up sooner or later. --- I need to stick these three iron rules on the wall and read them every day. --- Relying on this method, I doubled my account 26 times in three months? Is that exaggerated or is it real? --- The group that was fully committed has long been cleared out; the remaining are all conservative traders. --- Every time I see stories of margin calls, I have to reflect on my own positions.
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MetaNomadvip
· 01-03 09:54
Three points and it's gone, this guy is really ruthless. Being alive is the true way.
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MidnightSellervip
· 01-03 09:53
Losing three points, this is the cost of full position trading. --- Honestly, longevity is the key. I am currently operating based on these three principles. --- I used to go all-in like this too. Thinking back, I really was a fool. --- 15300U wiped out instantly. Just thinking about it is terrifying. --- Position management really requires blood and tears. --- That fan grew from 5,000 to 130,000, which is the correct attitude. --- Many people are still chasing a single trade, not realizing they've already died several times. --- Volatile markets are the most deceptive; they look tempting but are actually traps. --- Stop-loss should be set from the start, or don't trade at all. --- In the crypto world, those who survive are not gamblers, but administrators.
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GhostAddressMinervip
· 01-03 09:36
It's the same old tune again... On-chain data has already been analyzed. That guy's wallet with 15,300 USDT, I tracked its entire process from withdrawal from the exchange to liquidation, and I’ve reviewed the whole thing. The fund flow is very suspicious.
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