2026-01-17 03:10:28

#数字资产市场动态 The two paths in the derivatives world: Turn around or exit

Trading derivatives never shows mercy—go with the trend, and your account soars; fight the market, and you'll eventually be wiped out.

I've seen too many people start with just three or five thousand yuan, all thinking about "getting rich overnight," only to frequently get liquidated. What do they say later? Blame it on market scams. But actually, the problem isn't outside.

I've been down that road myself. Back then, I was trading with small amounts, staying up late watching the charts, my mental state like a roller coaster—any little breeze could make my mindset collapse.

Later, I realized a harsh truth: liquidation is never about bad luck; it's about lacking understanding.

Take 3x or 5x leverage as an example. It looks like it amplifies gains, but in reality, it just pushes the risk further back. The higher the leverage, the more losses snowball—getting bigger and bigger. Plus, with hidden costs like fees and slippage, your account is slowly "bleeding."

Here's even more painful math: losing 50% requires doubling to break even; if you lose 90%, you need to multiply by 9 to recover. Once you add in the re-entry and reinvestment tricks, it's less about turning the tide and more about speeding toward "zeroing out."

So how did I survive? I found a trading framework that I can truly execute. Use tools (like Bollinger Bands) to observe trends, embed trading discipline into your bones, avoid chasing highs and killing lows, and stick to stop-loss points decisively. Lock all emotions in a "black box."

For coins like $DASH, which are also fast-moving, you need a system to control your greed.

Still trading based on intuition? Don't blame luck for not being on your side. The real issue is that you haven't mastered a true "life-saving system." To survive longer in the derivatives market, relying on solo efforts isn't enough—having a clear trading direction, executing with rhythm, and having like-minded partners are what will help you laugh last.

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RegenRestorer

· 1h ago

That hit too close to home. I am the fool who frequently adds to their position, only to see 90% wiped out. Looking back, it was really just a gap in understanding. I have deep experience with mental breakdowns. One limit-down day keeps me awake, and I should have cut losses long ago but was still hoping for a rebound. No wonder most people get killed by greed. Leverage is indeed a double-edged sword. It seems to allow for quick turnaround, but in reality, it just accelerates your downfall. Back then, I was trading $DASH with 3x leverage, and it really felt like I went back to the Stone Age overnight. I agree. Without a trading framework, you're just naked. Tools like Bollinger Bands can really help control emotions. Now I’m slowly developing my own system and feel like I’ve found the right direction. The most important thing is discipline. I now set hard stop-losses; once it hits, I exit, and I no longer manually adjust. That’s the only way to survive longer. Without companions, it’s really easy to doubt yourself. You need like-minded people to grind with.

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SerNgmi

· 8h ago

Really? Liquidation is just a lack of understanding; there's nothing to complain about. --- Leverage is just pushing risk further back; sooner or later, it has to be paid back. --- A 50% loss requires doubling to break even, 90% needs nine times, this math is really harsh. --- It's time to wake up from blindly placing orders; systematic execution is the way to survive. --- It seems many people keep making the same mistake—adding positions and reinvesting is self-destructive. --- Bollinger Bands, stop-loss, controlling emotions—easy to say, but really hard to do. --- Contracts are two roads: either survive or die, there is no third option.

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PhantomHunter

· 8h ago

Really, leverage is just fighting against yourself. The more you want to turn things around, the faster you get out. I deeply feel that saying "stop loss" is easy, but actually doing it really requires a strong will. Not chasing the rise and not cutting the fall sounds simple, but when the market moves, you forget everything. Discipline is still essential. 90% increase to 9 times? Brother, I can't solve this math problem, might as well quit the scene. The framework of the system is indeed important, but I guess there are even fewer people who find the right system than those who make profits.

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 8h ago

It's quite eye-opening, but really, most people enter the market without ever thinking about why they can win. Those who frequently get liquidated are the ones who watch the market until dawn, with a rollercoaster mentality, I've seen plenty of them. Leverage is just a powder keg; 3x or 5x may seem safe, but in reality, once you start losing, you can't stop the bleeding. Losing 90% and needing to multiply 9 times to break even? Haha, with this math problem in front of you, some still dare to add to their positions. Truly, I admire their courage. Without a systematic trading framework, even the smartest people are bound to fail.

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HappyToBeDumped

· 8h ago

It's a tough truth, but I have to be honest—most people simply can't follow through. Having a framework alone is useless.

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GateUser-ccc36bc5

· 8h ago

It's truly a gambler's mentality that ruins a life. I've seen too many who suffer huge losses and never repent.

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DAOdreamer

· 8h ago

Really, leverage is just a trap. I've seen too many people go all-in and then get wiped out completely. That's right, liquidation is a matter of perception; it's purely self-inflicted. Stop-loss is the hardest part. You know you should cut your losses but just can't do it, and in the end, you're only being cut by the market. A systematic trading framework is definitely more reliable than relying on intuition, at least it prevents reckless orders. No matter how eloquently it's said, it's just a spur of the moment. When it comes to actual execution, people still chase gains and sell off in panic—human nature is greedy. This is how the contract market works; the difference between winners and cannon fodder lies in that one stop-loss. I've heard this set of words too many times; few actually survive.

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GasFeeCrier

· 8h ago

It's a hard truth, but I have to be honest—most people simply can't stick to this discipline😅 There are many who know they should cut losses and control risks, but how many actually refrain from adding positions when their accounts turn red? I've seen too many people talk nicely, only to start self-hypnotizing themselves with "adding at the bottom" during a pullback, and then there's nothing afterward, ending up wiped out in one wave.

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