Many people enter the crypto world, and their first reaction is to look for leverage. The reason is simple—small capital, how to quickly increase value without borrowing?

And then? The results are basically the same. Full position, high leverage, frequent trading—becoming the fastest group to be educated by the market.

Honestly speaking: high leverage doesn't necessarily mean losing money easily, but it definitely guarantees losses. Leverage amplifies not only profits but also volatility. And most of the time, the market in the crypto space isn't a one-way upward trend; instead, it's full of fluctuations, shakeouts, and repeated pullbacks. You might have the right direction and correct logic, but if your position is too heavy, you'll be forced out before the market even starts moving.

What kind of users do trading platforms like the most? Simply put—full positions with high leverage, frequent settlements, and those who can't withstand the pressure and get liquidated. In the platform's eyes, your stop-loss is liquidity, liquidation is the counterparty, and transaction fees are a stable income stream. You think you're fighting for opportunities, but in reality, you're just feeding the market "nutrients."

Conversely, long-lasting traders tend to operate in a somewhat boring way:

Light positions, low leverage—the primary goal is to stay alive, not get rich overnight. Instead of chasing overnight profits, they pursue certainty. More importantly—they deeply understand that opportunities will always exist, but if the capital is gone, you're out of the game for good.

If you're still pondering using one or two 50x leverage trades to rewrite your life story, you're not trading; you're speeding up your exit. The market never lacks legendary stories; what’s missing are those who survive.

Finally, a practical tip: since you're going to trade, start by choosing a platform with low fees—this is the most basic first step and also the easiest to overlook.