#2026年比特币价格展望 Why are derivatives so attractive? Despite knowing the high probability of pitfalls, there are still endless people diving in.



There are only three reasons:

First is the thrill. Using little money to leverage a big position, a price jump makes the account balance soar. This real-time feedback is so exhilarating that it easily creates the illusion that "making money is really simple," and at this point, the risk becomes just a matter of probability, something you can brush off with a casual thought.

Second is self-deception. Markets are always volatile, and leverage trading gives you opportunities to go long or short. Plus, with news constantly emerging every day, people start to ponder: "Can I finally see this clearly?" This psychological cycle pulls you back to the screen repeatedly, chasing to verify your judgment.

Third is the people who never see failure. Your information feed is full of others' screenshots and stories of doubling their money, while those who blew up their accounts are long gone without a voice. Immersed in such an environment for a long time, you naturally take the "survivors" as the norm, thinking you can replicate their strategies.

But what’s truly terrifying about derivatives is their "indiscriminate" nature.

Leverage treats everyone equally, amplifying both your gains and your mistakes. The market doesn’t soften just because you’re cautious, nor does it wait for your confidence. When a wave of intense volatility hits, the once-robust account balance can vanish in an instant.

When it really blows up, many suddenly realize—this isn’t about skill level, nor bad luck, but whether you can handle the fundamental logic of this game.

In plain terms, leverage trading is a mirror of human nature, magnifying greed, luck, and the desire to turn things around quickly. Without ironclad discipline and clear-headed self-control, "testing your luck" can easily turn into a heavy burden in life.

Knowing it’s risky doesn’t mean you can avoid it. What truly makes people stop is often paying a real, tangible price.

If there’s one piece of advice, it’s not about "how to make money," but:
Don’t pin your life’s expectations on a tool you actually can’t control.

The market operates 24/7, but your principal and your life only happen once.
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SignatureLiquidatorvip
· 01-07 23:30
Honestly, it was only at the moment of liquidation that I realized how stupid I was --- It's the same old spiel, but it really hits home --- Seeing all those double-up screenshots in the feed, I knew something was going to go wrong --- Leverage is the fastest way to turn people into gamblers, no doubt --- Those who survived have long since hung up their boots, haha --- Discipline? In front of the K-line, it's worthless --- I just want to ask how many people have been ruined by "trying their luck" --- The metaphor of the human nature mirror is truly brilliant, so damn real --- The market is 24 hours, but my principal only gets one shot—this deserves a tattoo --- That thrill really hit home; when my account was skyrocketing, my brain just couldn't keep up
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GasFeeTearsvip
· 01-07 23:29
Really, after reading this article, I just thought of my buddy who played with leverage for three months and then disappeared without a trace. Not bragging, but every time I see those doubling screenshots, I just want to laugh. Only those who survive dare to speak. That's right, the problem has never been technology; it's human nature—people are too greedy. The principal is just this one amount, there's really no need to gamble on such things, it's not worth it.
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ruggedNotShruggedvip
· 01-07 23:28
I've seen too many people go full leverage and lose everything in three days. Now I see someone saying "This time I got it right," and I just want to laugh.
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gm_or_ngmivip
· 01-07 23:24
Only at the moment of liquidation do you realize what unconditional means; technical skills can't save you at all.
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