How the Top 1% of Traders Avoid Liquidation: The Psychology, Strategy, and Discipline Behind Elite T
In the volatile world of trading, liquidation is the ultimate failure — a clear sign of mismanagement, over-leverage, or lack of risk control. Yet, amid the chaos, the top 1% of traders consistently rise above, managing to protect their capital, survive drawdowns, and thrive long term. The question is: how do they do it?
This article breaks down the core principles, habits, and strategies that separate elite traders from the rest — and specifically, how they avoid getting liquidated even in the
SEC Approves First Spot Ethereum ETFs in Landmark Decision** In a historic move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlit **eight spot Ethereum ETFs**, including applications from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. This follows weeks of speculation and last-minute adjustments to filings to address regulatory concerns.
- **Key Details**: - Approval paves the way for institutional ETH exposure, similar to Bitcoin ETFs, which have amassed $60B+ in assets. - ETH surged **12%** post-announcement, hitting $3,850 before stabilizing near $3,750. - Trading is expected to begin by late June, pending final S-1 approvals.
*Why It Matters*: Ethereum joins Bitcoin in the ETF arena, potentially reshaping institutional crypto adoption and boosting ETH’s legitimacy as a “commodity” in regulatory debates. #ETH
Nigeria Lifts Crypto Ban, Partners with Binance** Nigeria reversed its 2022 crypto prohibition, unveiling a regulatory framework and a joint committee with Binance to combat scams.
- **Motivation**: The naira’s 230% devaluation since 2023 pushed citizens toward crypto alternatives. #Nigeria #BinancePartnership
Greenpeace Targets Bitcoin in Renewed Environmental Campaign** Greenpeace USA released a report criticizing Bitcoin’s energy consumption, urging a shift to Proof-of-Stake.
- **Industry Pushback**: Marathon Digital announced a 280MW renewable energy project, aiming for 50% sustainable mining by 2026. #bitcoin
PEPE Meme Coin Soars 40% on Elon Musk Tweet** A cryptic Elon Musk tweet (“Pepe knows…”) ignited a **40% rally** for PEPE, pushing its market cap to $6B.
Do Kwon Extradited to South Korea, Terraform Labs Settles** Terra-LUNA founder Do Kwon was extradited from Montenegro to South Korea, facing fraud charges linked to the $40B ecosystem collapse.
- **Related**: Terraform Labs agreed to a $4.5B SEC settlement, avoiding trial. - **Impact**: The case sets precedents for crypto fraud enforcement, with implications for Binance and Coinbase lawsuits.
Ripple Partners with HSBC for UAE CBDC Pilot** Ripple announced a collaboration with HSBC and UAE Central Bank to test a **digital dirham** for cross-border payments.
- **Goal**: Streamline UAE-Switzerland transactions using Ripple’s CBDC platform. - **Context**: Over 130 countries now explore CBDCs, with Ripple securing 4+ pilot deals in 2024. #Ripple
BlackRock Launches $1B Tokenized Asset Fund on Ethereum** BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has surpassed **$1B in assets**, leveraging Ethereum for tokenized treasury bonds.
- **Partnerships**: Securitize and BNY Mellon handle issuance and custody. - **Trend**: Tokenized RWAs (real-world assets) now represent a $8B sector, per RWA.xyz.
$30M Exploit Hits BloomBridge DeFi Protocol** Cross-chain lending protocol BloomBridge suffered a **flash loan attack**, draining $30M from its liquidity pools. The hacker exploited a price oracle vulnerability, swapping manipulated tokens for stablecoins.
- **Response**: - BloomBridge paused contracts and offered a 10% bounty for funds’ return. - The incident underscores lingering risks in unaudited DeFi projects.
Bitcoin dipped to **$66,200** (a 3-week low) as Mt. Gox creditors confirmed repayments in BTC and BCH will begin in July. Over **140,000 BTC** ($9B+) could hit markets, sparking sell-off fears.
- **Market Reaction**: - BTC briefly recovered to $68,500 as traders bought the dip, but sentiment remains cautious. - Analysts argue most creditors may hold rather than sell, limiting downside.