#数字资产动态追踪 Following influencers' operations but still getting liquidated? Nine times out of ten, it's because of these 5 pitfalls.



Why do others achieve stable returns with contracts, but you get liquidated as soon as you start? On the surface, it seems like bad luck, but mostly it's because these issues haven't been addressed. Today, we'll dissect these 5 deadly traps one by one to help you avoid them.

**Pitfall 1: Choosing the Wrong Leverage Multiplier**

Newbies love to go all-in with 50x or 100x leverage, dreaming of getting rich overnight. But in reality? A 1% market fluctuation can wipe you out. This is a physical inevitability, not bad luck.

Looking at the data makes it clear:
- 5x leverage can withstand 20% volatility
- 10x leverage tolerates only 10%
- 50x leverage? Just 2% movement can liquidate you

The truth is this—start practicing with low leverage of 3-5x. Surviving is more important than anything. Make small profits first, then aim for bigger gains.

**Pitfall 2: Fear of Cutting Losses, Hard Holding**

The most common ways to die are these two:
"Hold on a bit longer, it will rebound" → ends up losing more
"Lost half my position, don’t want to cut" → eventually loses everything

Sounds heartbreaking, right? But the solution is simple—set a fixed stop-loss point (about 3%), and gradually move the stop-loss up as profits grow. This isn’t giving up; it’s about staying alive to keep playing.

**Pitfall 3: Going All-In, Dreaming of Instant Riches**

"Market is rare this time, I’ll go all-in" "Just this one shot"—how many have gone bankrupt because of this?

Try this position management formula:
**Single trade size = Capital × 2% ÷ Leverage**

For example: with $10,000 capital and 10x leverage, the maximum single trade is $200. Sounds conservative? But it’s a conservative way to stay alive and make money. Diversify your positions—don’t put all your fate on one trade.

**Pitfall 4: Letting Emotions Take Over, Chasing Pumps and Cutting Losses**

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) kicks in—seeing a rapid rise, chasing madly, and ending up buying at the top. Panic selling is also a common trick—selling at low prices during a sharp drop, then rebounding. Data shows over 80% of liquidations happen during intense market volatility, often triggered by emotional outbursts.

How to fix this? Make a trading plan in advance and stick to it strictly. Don’t stay up all night watching charts, don’t let candlesticks lead you around. Discipline is more valuable than intuition.

**Pitfall 5: Not Understanding Exchange Traps, Getting Liquidated by Price Gaps**

"Price gaps" are something you need to know—sudden sharp drops or rises trigger a bunch of stop-loss orders, then the price quickly recovers, and the big players eat your orders. Slippage is another issue—during extreme market conditions, the actual transaction price can be far from your expected price.

The solution? Choose mainstream, reputable platforms. For major coins like $SOL, liquidity is higher, and the chances of being caught in a gap are lower.

All these points boil down to two words: survive. Don’t expect to get rich overnight. First, fill these 5 pitfalls, and only after recovering your principal 100% should you consider the next step.
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NFTArchaeologisvip
· 01-09 13:23
To be honest, this article reads like a discussion of archaeological stratigraphy—each pit corresponds to a brutal lesson from a certain historical period. Most early contract players were wiped out at these points, and the cycle continues today. Interestingly, the deadliest issues are often not technical problems, but the repetition of human nature.
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LayerZeroHerovip
· 01-08 08:47
Damn, it's the same old story. I've already been liquidated three times due to margin calls.
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SolidityJestervip
· 01-06 14:31
Haha, it's the same old story—survive, survive. Can anyone really do it? That's why I still stay low-key and don't dare to touch leverage stuff. Inserting needles can't really be prevented, big platforms are the same trap. Chasing gains and selling at losses is truly deadly; one emotional outburst can send you back to square one. A 2% position management sounds perfect, but I just can't stick to it, brother. Setting a 3% stop-loss? I give up—over a month, just the stop-loss fees eat up all the profits. The big influencers' tricks have long been seen through; all those so-called stable returns are just post-hoc rationalizations. Honestly, it's gambling—no one can make money consistently.
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zkNoobvip
· 01-06 14:23
Another "Liquidation Guide" is here. Even contract veterans have fallen into these traps. Following big influencers is just giving away money. If you don't understand leverage management, don't get on the bandwagon. Going all-in with 50x leverage is truly gambler's thinking. Living is much more important than chasing quick profits. Stop-loss sounds simple in theory but is hard to implement. Seeing unrealized losses makes it difficult to cut losses. Manipulating prices is so disgusting. Small platforms really can't defend against it.
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DegenMcsleeplessvip
· 01-06 14:18
Really, 80% of liquidations are due to emotional outbursts, no doubt about it. --- How is the guy who went all-in with 50x leverage doing now? He should be regretting it. --- I've seen too many cases of needle insertion; small platforms are just scams. --- I've noted the 3% stop-loss ratio; it's much better than blindly holding on before. --- The key is to stay alive; there's no rush to make money at the moment. --- That guy who went all-in is probably crying now; he should have diversified his positions earlier. --- Others' stable returns are just chart manipulations; anyone who believes that is a fool. --- Following big V traders is just a joke; they don't care whether you live or die. --- Leverage is truly a double-edged sword; beginners get wiped out instantly. --- It looks simple but is actually all about mindset; if you can't endure, you'll get liquidated.
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DegenWhisperervip
· 01-06 14:09
Using this trick again? Sounds nice, but actually it's just about not being greedy or getting carried away. Those following big influencers and chasing hype are just trying to get rich quickly, but they didn't listen to the advice. The players who are truly making money are quietly reducing leverage; if we do the opposite, we'll be fine. A 2% stop-loss sounds like a loss, but staying alive is more valuable than anything else.
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metaverse_hermitvip
· 01-06 14:07
Once again, I got liquidated. I really can't hold on anymore. After watching the fourth trap, I just laughed. That chasing gains and cutting losses strategy hit me all over. The key is still lack of discipline. I get itchy every time I see the K-line. What's the point of 5x leverage if you can't make any money? I agree that survival comes first, but no one listens no matter how right I am. Human nature is like this; only after losing everything do you understand. Those who don't set stop-losses are all gambling mentality. I haven't cured myself either.
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