There are plenty of people who get liquidated on futures, so why do so many still rush in?


Actually, it's just two words: thrill.
Futures trading allows you to leverage a large amount of capital with a small margin. With just a slight market move, your account numbers shoot up, giving you the feeling that financial freedom is right around the corner.
Not to mention, you can profit from both ups and downs. How attractive is that?
Price dropping? Shorting can still make you money.
With news flying around the market, everyone thinks they can "predict" the next wave, getting in and out quickly, as if profit is just a moment away.
Then look at the results others show off: doubling in three days, buying a car in a week. Who wouldn't be tempted?
But what you don't see are the silent cries of the many more who got liquidated.
The traps of futures are not just deep.
High leverage is a double-edged sword: it feels great when you win, but you can lose just as fast, with your account going to zero in an instant.
The crypto market is highly volatile and unregulated. One violent swing can directly liquidate you, wiping out your principal and even leaving you in debt.
It's like gambling: nine out of ten lose, but people still can't help wanting to try.
If you don't have professional guidance and don't understand the rules, there's really no need for retail investors to risk their hard-earned money.
Don't let the dream of getting rich blind you. Think more about the days of eating dirt after a liquidation.
If you really want to play, remember:
Only use money you can afford to lose, strictly control your position size, and set stop-losses.
Don't let futures trading become your entire life.
If you're still losing over and over and starting over again,
Come talk to me, and I'll teach you how to make trading simple.
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GateUser-dd30bda7
· 18h ago
Quick, get in! 🚗
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PaperSculptureOctopusPosition
· 07-02 11:49
Just play with the money you can afford to lose—it sounds simple, but only a few people can really do it; human nature is that the more you lose, the more you get carried away.
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GateUser-f49a50d4
· 07-02 10:58
I’ve seen too many people max out 10x leverage—one “needle” spike, and they’re wiped out in one move. Those screenshots of suddenly getting rich are just survivor bias—who would go posting about their liquidation on social media?
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RugpullTaster
· 07-02 10:23
Contracts, to put it bluntly, are just legal casinos. The house makes steady profits from the rake, while retail investors throw money away. Thrilling as they may be, when they go to zero, you won't even have time to cry.
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