Leverage, this thing, many newcomers in the crypto world treat it as a printing machine. They think: add some leverage, money will multiply quickly, and financial freedom is just around the corner.
But what about reality? Leverage is not a magic wand; it is a sharp kitchen knife.
When used skillfully, it cuts through profits; a slight tremor, and it spills your own blood.
I've seen too many novices holding a few thousand USDT as capital,
fully believing that "adding 10x leverage is fine."
When the market fluctuates, a tremor in their hands,
and the account balance drops faster than their heartbeat.
What is lost is not just money,
but also confidence and sleep at night.
Leverage amplifies gains but also magnifies losses.
When you make money, you feel like the chosen one;
when you lose money, you feel like the market is draining you like an ATM.
Most people are not killed by the market,
but by their own mindset.
Experts use leverage to go with the trend,
with light positions, strict discipline, and clear stop-losses.
They understand how to control risk,
and each time they leverage is a carefully calculated choice,
not a blind impulse.
Common mistakes made by retail investors:
When prices rise, they want to double down; when they fall, they want to hold on,
thinking they can predict the market.
And the result?
Every impulsive action is a bloody lesson.
Remember this phrase:
Leverage is not a shortcut, nor a tool for showing off skills,
it merely amplifies your actions and your mindset.
Used well, it magnifies profits;
used poorly, it magnifies losses.
In the crypto world, those who can play with leverage,
are players who are calm to the bone.
They understand the rhythm of making money and also have the courage to cut losses.
