Liquidation Wicks & Psychological Tricks
I wasn’t just learning futures—I was breathing them. Every candle, every liquidation wick felt like it was wired to my emotions. I told myself I could make it out with skill and discipline. I believed my edge was enough. But I learned the hard way: no matter how sharp your strategy, the playing field is tilted.
It took me far too long to realize the structure itself is the problem. These exchanges aren’t just platforms—they’re machines. They see your liquidation thresholds, they manipulate funding rates, they create traps disguised as price action. And when the pain hits, it’s not coincidence—it’s choreography.
I didn’t lose because I was wrong. I lost because the house is built to drain precision into profit—for them. And even when you win, you’re giving them more data to use against you later.
If I could go back, I’d tell myself: this isn’t a test of skill. It’s a system wired to reward your confidence—then dismantle it.
