2025-12-26 12:20:21

The price fluctuations of altcoins are indeed far beyond imagination, even a 1x leverage can make people feel the intense volatility of the market.

When the market heats up, human greed begins to take over. Seeing others share screenshots of 10x, 20x gains, many people stop paying attention to risk control, and their minds are only thinking about getting rich overnight. This is often the most dangerous time.

BTC is relatively less resistant to declines, but shorting also requires proper timing. A 2x leverage can also lead to liquidation if not careful. Looking at the current market position, the cost of short squeeze is actually much more cost-effective than directly shorting. Many shorts have already been lessoned by the market.

Those who have truly survived several cycles understand one principle: surviving and exiting is far more important than blindly dreaming of getting rich overnight. Leverage is like a double-edged sword; those who know how to use it have a tool in hand, while those who don’t can end up with a noose.

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LayerZeroHero

· 5h ago

That's right, just look at those who post their screenshots; tenfold or twentyfold gains are all survivor bias. Who would post if they got wiped out? Even with one leverage, you can get liquidated, which shows that the current volatility is indeed fierce. Leverage is truly a double-edged sword; most people simply can't hold that mindset. This round of the market has indeed taught the bears a lesson. Those still daring to go all-in short are either bottom-fishers or those who haven't learned their lesson. Getting out alive is truly more important than anything else. I've seen too many who dream of getting rich overnight, only to end up in permanent dormancy. Altcoins are just gambling machines. Those with a steady mindset make money, while those with a poor mindset pay tuition. It's that simple.

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MaticHoleFiller

· 6h ago

After reading this, I just remembered that guy I saw last time, who used 1x leverage and ended up blowing out his position, giving himself a liquidation feeling. It cracked me up.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 6h ago

If even 1x leverage can't hold up, those dreaming of 10x really need to calm down.

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TestnetNomad

· 6h ago

Seeing someone in the group get liquidated with 2x leverage again, I really can't take it anymore. Why don't these people learn their lesson?

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GovernancePretender

· 6h ago

Even with 1x leverage, you can get liquidated. Don't talk about those dreamers, wake up everyone.

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MemeEchoer

· 6h ago

Looking at this article, I have to say, those who get liquidated with just 1x leverage should have reflected on themselves long ago. Really, those screenshot enthusiasts are the most annoying, constantly showing 10x or 20x leverage, and then you never see their losing days. The phrase "coming out alive" is so perfect, that's exactly how I think.

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GetBetter.

· 6h ago

Altcoin prices are indeed far more volatile than expected, with even 1x leverage capable of making traders feel the market's intense fluctuations. When the market heats up, human greed begins to take over. Seeing others share screenshots of 10x, 20x gains, many people neglect risk management and only think about getting rich overnight. This is often the most dangerous time. BTC is relatively less prone to counter-dips, but shorting also requires proper timing. Using 2x leverage without caution can easily lead to liquidation. Looking at the current market position, the cost of short squeeze is actually much more cost-effective than direct shorting. Many short sellers have already learned their lesson from the market. Those who have truly survived several cycles understand one principle: surviving and exiting the market is far more important than blindly dreaming of overnight riches. Leverage is like a double-edged sword; those who know how to use it see it as a tool, while those who don't end up with a noose in their hands.

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