2026-01-11 03:20:29

After years of navigating the crypto trading world, I've seen countless stories about contracts—some people get rich overnight, while most get liquidated instantly. Today, I want to talk about something more realistic: why do people keep pouring money into contracts despite knowing the high risks involved?

**Where Does the Power of Leverage Come From**

Using $1,000 to control a $100,000 position, a 1% price increase can earn you $1,000. This "small money leverages large" thrill is indeed addictive. Compared to traditional financial markets with a maximum 5x leverage limit, the 50x, 100x, or even 125x leverage in the crypto space is like opening Pandora’s box. Humans are naturally eager for quick wealth, and leverage hits right at this pain point.

There's also a deadly attraction—the crypto market never distinguishes between bear and bull markets. You can go long when prices rise, short when they fall, and it seems there's always a chance to make money. Last year, during a market correction, those who shorted actually made a fortune. This illusion of "endless opportunities" keeps many people hooked and unable to stop.

**Myth of Instant Wealth in Communities**

Social media is full of stories like: "Last night, SOL contract skyrocketed 10x" or "Made enough for a down payment in a month." The more you see, the more tempting it becomes. Not to mention the newbies chasing "big V signals," blindly following others, which often results in them becoming the ones being exploited.

**Why Do You Always Get Liquidated**

High leverage is like a double-edged sword. With 100x leverage, a 1% adverse price movement can wipe you out instantly. The problem is, coins like SOL can fluctuate 10% in a single day—this is not rare. Many get liquidated not because they misjudged the direction, but because they chose such extreme leverage that they couldn’t withstand normal market swings. The risk is always there, but people tend to forget it selectively.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 8h ago

That's so true. 125x leverage is basically gambling, not trading. --- It's always others who make money stories; when it's your turn, you blow up the fastest. --- There are no leverage experts, only those with good luck and those who get liquidated. --- I've also experienced making money from shorting, then I got carried away. And now? --- People in the crypto world always say there's always an opportunity, but they're tired of hearing it. There are always people losing money too. --- With 100x leverage, a 1% fluctuation is gone—that's basically giving money to the exchange. --- Look at the fans of those big V influencers; nine out of ten end up being cut like chives. --- The thrill of using small money to leverage big is great, but getting liquidated is truly suffocating. --- Don't believe stories about earning a down payment in a month; more people lose their down payment in a month. --- Even if the direction is right, you can still get liquidated. That's the most terrifying part of leverage.

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zkNoob

· 9h ago

Honestly, 125x is just gambling, no different at all. --- The hype about big influencers leading trades should have been banned long ago, they’re just harvesting the little guys. --- Only at the moment of liquidation do you realize what greed really means. --- The phrase "there's always a chance" is just something to listen to. --- 1% liquidation, just thinking about it gives me chills. --- Watching stories on social media about 10x gains, but no one talks about the experiences of liquidation. --- Leverage is just a trap you set for yourself, and then you jump right into it. --- Why is it always me? Because I chose too high leverage. --- A 10% daily fluctuation in SOL, and still wanting to survive with 100x leverage? Dream on. --- The dream of getting rich quickly is more addictive than contract risks.

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SandwichDetector

· 9h ago

Leverage is just poison; a 1% reverse fluctuation can wipe you out, and there are still people dreaming of 10x returns every day. --- Basically, it's greed. Knowing that 125x is a death trap, but still jumping in. --- The way big influencers lead trades is truly incredible—cutting the leeks clearly and plainly, yet many follow suit. --- Never-ending opportunities? Ha, that’s just never-ending losses. --- Those who make money from shorting are just victims of survivor bias; no one brags about being liquidated. --- The myth of community wealth is all survivor bias; no one posts screenshots of liquidation. --- Selective risk forgetting? No, it’s not forgetting, it’s simply not wanting to hear it. If you want quick money, this is how it is. --- 100x leverage surviving a 1% fluctuation is pretty good; a 10% drop in SOL in a day is normal operation.

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SilentObserver

· 9h ago

Really, 125x leverage is just gambling with a different name. --- Honestly, it's still greed. Knowing it will liquidate but still following the trend. --- Where does the money for big V's signals come from? Do I even need to ask? --- I just want to know if anyone has really made money from contracts. --- It was only at the moment of liquidation that I understood what risk really means. Unfortunately, it was too late. --- The people who made money from shorting have long since run away; the rest are still dreaming. --- Turning 1,000 yuan into a 100,000 position sounds ridiculous. --- The phrase "there's always a chance in crypto" is the most magical. --- No matter how many stories of getting rich quickly you see, none are as profound as a liquidation. --- High leverage = high probability of self-destruction, simple and brutal.

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just_another_wallet

· 9h ago

Really, a fleeting illusion of prosperity; once you wake up, it's gone.

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