2026-01-13 09:30:59

Once a position is opened in the contract market, the risk of liquidation is everywhere. Taking Bitcoin as an example, if you open a 8x long position at a price of 90,000, and the price drops all the way down to 79,000, you will be liquidated directly. Conversely, if you open a short position and the price surges to 101,000, you cannot escape the fate of liquidation either. This is the brutal reality of high leverage.

So how can you survive longer? The answer is actually simple—use ultra-low leverage and focus on long positions. The prerequisite is that you need to be able to read the market and have basic technical judgment skills. Many people fail here, not because their strategy is wrong, but because their execution has issues.

As for altcoins, there are indeed opportunities, but the risks are even greater. As long as the project you choose has decent fundamentals, even a 50% decline may not necessarily lead to liquidation—because the leverage is set more conservatively. This is the core of risk management: using time and patience to gain the chance to survive, rather than betting big on a single shot. Instead of chasing overnight riches, it’s better to learn how to stay steady amid volatility.

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EternalMiner

· 22h ago

That's right, low leverage is the way to go. I've seen too many people greedily blow up their accounts. 8x leverage is basically gambling with your life. Why bother? Poor execution is the real reason for losing; no matter how good the strategy is, it's useless. The opportunities in altcoins are indeed tempting, but I still chickened out. It's safer to stick with mainstream coins. Holding low leverage for the long term is the only way to survive the bull market. I finally understand this now. Losing 50% in a month is much better than getting liquidated in a day, really. People without risk management awareness will eventually lose everything; it's a matter of probability. I'm just puzzled—why do so many people insist on using high leverage? Trading time for profit sounds simple, but it's hard to do. Most people still want quick money. Stability and avoiding liquidation are the first steps. The dream of getting rich quick can wait for another time.

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GasFeeTears

· 01-13 10:00

That's right, 8x leverage is really dangerous. My friend got wiped out like that. Lower leverage definitely lasts longer, but sticking to it is really too hard. Instead of gambling, it's better to just stick to regular investments. Anyway, I don't have the brains to analyze technical charts. Risk management is just about taking it slow, after all, there's no rush. The premise that a 50% drop in a clone coin won't liquidate your position is that your principal can't be too large, haha.

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RadioShackKnight

· 01-13 09:58

That's true, but how many people can really resist adding leverage? It's like having a dead-set mind to turn things around, but in the end, going all-in and losing everything. The example of an 8x long position really resonated with me; I've seen too many cases like that. What can I say, holding at low leverage is indeed the safest, but it really tests human nature.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-13 09:55

That's right, it's all about execution. Many people know they should stick to low leverage and conservative strategies but still can't resist getting liquidated. No matter how low the leverage, without proper stop-loss discipline, it's useless. Honestly, the opportunities in altcoins are not worth taking that risk. Being able to read the market is truly a rare skill; most people are just gambling. Those who can hold steady with low leverage are already making a lot of profit, but the challenge is in sticking to it.

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GasFeeSobber

· 01-13 09:49

That's right, low multiples are truly rare to see An 8x return back to the pre-liberation era, I've seen too many cases The key is execution. Most people simply can't control their impulses Altcoins with a 50% drop won't liquidate, provided you can really withstand the psychological fluctuations Time for gains, this sounds simple but is difficult to actually do

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 01-13 09:40

It's easy to talk nicely, but the key is still to stay alive. --- I agree with the low-multiplier steady route, but how many can actually execute it properly? --- Going all-in with 8x leverage is asking for a blow-up; it's a mindset issue. --- Copycat 50% drop is indeed more resilient, but choosing the wrong project will still end badly. --- In the end, the old saying still applies: if you lack risk control skills, don't touch leverage. --- Poor execution ability hits the mark; many people can't even cut losses. --- Who doesn't know how to read the market? The real question is, how many actually do?

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TokenSleuth

· 01-13 09:34

That's right, but most people simply can't do it. --- Low leverage is really hard to stick with; the biggest challenge is the mindset. --- Playing with 8x leverage can be deadly; I've seen too many cases. --- The key is still the mindset; greed is the number one killer of margin calls. --- I don't touch altcoins; the risk-reward ratio isn't worth it. --- Staying alive is the real king; this statement hits hard. --- Watching the market is easy, executing trades is hell. --- Instead of chasing sudden wealth, it's better to live steadily; this is so true. --- Holding low leverage for the long term is much more reliable than gambling on a single shot. --- A 50% drop without liquidation? You'd have to set an extremely conservative leverage. --- Futures trading is a life-and-death game; those without stop-losses are cannon fodder.

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