A few days ago, a fan came to me, looking desperate:
"Bro, I saw the right direction, held a position for 4 days, and ended up losing 1000U to funding fees. Just as I got liquidated, the market took off!"
I could only sigh.
It's not that you can't do it, it's that you haven't understood— the truth of contracts isn't about rising or falling, but about the rules!
The most vicious part of this is not the market, but those "invisible traps" that you haven't noticed.
Today, I will reveal the 3 most deceptive aspects to you, and after reading this, you will at least be able to reduce your losses significantly.
⚠️ First Trap: Funding Fees, the Silent Killer of Profits
Many people focus on K-lines but overlook funding fees.
Funding fees are charged every 8 hours. When the long position is positive, you pay the short position; when the short position is negative, you get charged back.
You had the right direction, and your position was correct, but after being charged several hundred U for several days, you ended up liquidated, and then the market reversed and surged.
Does this sound familiar?
✅ Avoidance Suggestions:
Avoid high-fee periods.
Don't hold positions for too long; try to keep it within 8 hours.
If the direction is clear, prioritize being on the side of "funding fee reversal"; saving money is making money.
💣 Second Trap: The Liquidation Price Isn't the Line You Think
Many people believe that with 10x leverage, a 10% drop leads to liquidation, but they get liquidated after a 5% drop instead.
Why? Because you forgot— platforms have liquidation fees.
Your "calculation line" is just a theoretical value; the actual liquidation point is closer.
✅ Solution:
Don't use a full position; use a gradual position mode to save your life.
Control leverage to 3-5 times, leaving room for error.
Put in more margin to push the liquidation price further away.
🔪 Third Trap: High Leverage is the Most Beautiful Trap
100x leverage looks exciting, but fees and funding costs are all calculated based on "borrowed money".
Even a slight market fluctuation can lead to liquidation; having the right direction can still result in losses.
This isn't an operational error; it's the "intelligence tax" designed by the rules.
✅ Suggestions:
If you want to take a short-term gamble, you can, but only play with low leverage.
For long positions, definitely use low leverage; don't gamble your life on volatility.
The crypto world isn't about luck; it's about who understands the rules first.
Liquidation isn't the end; it's a reminder: don't bet recklessly, first learn to survive.
Understand the rules and control risks, then you can earn steadily and win in the long run.
I have a stable path that I can share,
