#大户持仓动态 Why are perpetual contracts so easy to lose money? Five painful lessons from experienced traders
Among those who trade contracts, eight out of ten have experienced a collapse. This is not an exaggeration; it’s the truth. The volatility in the crypto market is already high, and once leverage is added, the risk doubles — investors participating in contract trading are basically approaching the limit of risk.
You might think that exchanges are fair and just, but the reality is that major exchanges hold massive amounts of chips. They can manipulate the market through large trades, and if you're not careful, retail traders get liquidated. This is not conspiracy theory; it’s the market truth.
What is the most terrifying aspect of contract trading? It’s not the market itself, but how it amplifies human greed. Watching the K-line rise, your mind is only thinking about profits. Greed kicks in, positions get heavier, and in the end... stories of losing everything are everywhere.
On the technical side, it’s also very painful: quantitative institutions use AI and big data for contracts, while ordinary retail traders operate based on feelings — this is simply not a comparable level. If you lack professional knowledge, don’t expect to beat them.
The most frightening part is the time cost. If you don’t check the market for ten minutes, your profits can instantly turn into losses. An hour of negligence can wipe out your account.
The conclusion is simple: if you don’t have real skills, don’t touch contracts. Either follow reliable institutions or give up altogether — operating recklessly based on feelings will only lead to one result: repeated liquidations.
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TokenomicsTinfoilHat
· 2025-12-20 08:08
Eight out of ten people get liquidated, the remaining two are still on the way haha
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MoonlightGamer
· 2025-12-19 16:11
That's so true, I'm one of those eight out of ten...
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GasFeeGazer
· 2025-12-18 23:23
Eight out of ten get liquidated, the remaining two are on their way.
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CryptoMotivator
· 2025-12-17 13:59
I am the Crypto Motivational Guy. Everything in this article is true, but it's not harsh enough.
The truth is, retail investors can't win at all. Stop fooling yourselves.
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AlphaWhisperer
· 2025-12-17 13:58
Having heard many blood and tears lessons, few can truly change. To be honest, it's still greed at work.
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SchrodingerProfit
· 2025-12-17 13:52
That's so relatable, I'm one of those eight out of ten...
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GateUser-afe07a92
· 2025-12-17 13:39
Eight out of ten contract traders get liquidated; this data is no exaggeration.
#大户持仓动态 Why are perpetual contracts so easy to lose money? Five painful lessons from experienced traders
Among those who trade contracts, eight out of ten have experienced a collapse. This is not an exaggeration; it’s the truth. The volatility in the crypto market is already high, and once leverage is added, the risk doubles — investors participating in contract trading are basically approaching the limit of risk.
You might think that exchanges are fair and just, but the reality is that major exchanges hold massive amounts of chips. They can manipulate the market through large trades, and if you're not careful, retail traders get liquidated. This is not conspiracy theory; it’s the market truth.
What is the most terrifying aspect of contract trading? It’s not the market itself, but how it amplifies human greed. Watching the K-line rise, your mind is only thinking about profits. Greed kicks in, positions get heavier, and in the end... stories of losing everything are everywhere.
On the technical side, it’s also very painful: quantitative institutions use AI and big data for contracts, while ordinary retail traders operate based on feelings — this is simply not a comparable level. If you lack professional knowledge, don’t expect to beat them.
The most frightening part is the time cost. If you don’t check the market for ten minutes, your profits can instantly turn into losses. An hour of negligence can wipe out your account.
The conclusion is simple: if you don’t have real skills, don’t touch contracts. Either follow reliable institutions or give up altogether — operating recklessly based on feelings will only lead to one result: repeated liquidations.