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Contracts are a deep pit that everyone in the crypto world understands is dangerous, yet still rushes into one after another.
$XRP
The tragedy of liquidation is everywhere, but it still can't stop people from rushing forward, and the root causes are threefold:
First is the thrill of excitement.
Using only a small amount of margin, you can leverage a huge position, and when the market fluctuates, accounts can suddenly rise and fall dramatically.
This leads people to mistakenly think making money is easy, only focusing on the quick wealth and ignoring the destructive risks behind it.
Second is the illusion that there’s always an opportunity.
You can place orders whether the market goes up or down, seeming like opportunities never run out.
Plus, with all kinds of analysis and news flying around, everyone overestimates themselves, always believing this time they can see the right move and make a profit.
Third is blindly following the crowd and being brainwashed.
Screens are full of stories about doubling your money or getting rich with one click, but no one shows their losses or liquidations.
People only see the glory of survivors, mistakenly thinking others can do it, so they can too, mistaking luck for skill.
But the most terrifying thing about contracts is that they seem fair. $ZEC
Leverage can amplify profits but also multiply risks.
The market is never sentimental; it won’t show mercy just because you’re cautious, nor will it give you a break because you’re confident.
A sudden large reversal can wipe out all your principal in an instant.
Only when liquidation happens do you realize:
This is never about good or bad skills, high or low luck,
but about your inability to master the game’s rules.
Contracts are like a mirror that reveals human nature,
exposing greed, complacency, and arrogance in full view.
Ordinary people without strict boundaries and strong self-control,
will only play small, tinker little by little, and eventually fall into the trap, ending up with huge losses.
$DOGS
People will only truly respect the market and stay away from temptation after experiencing a big loss once.
A sincere message to all beginners:
Don’t pin your hopes of turning things around or changing your fate on contracts you can’t control.
Markets are there every day, but your principal and life only happen once.
Staying true to your original intention, avoiding high leverage—that’s the only way to survive long-term in the crypto world.