Many people say that full-position liquidation is because of excessive leverage, but the root of the problem actually lies in position allocation. Let's look at a straightforward comparison to understand:



For an account with 1000U, if you open a 10x leverage with 900U, a mere 5-point move in the opposite direction will wipe it out; but if you only use 100U to open the same 10x position, it takes a 50-point move to be liquidated. Both are full positions, but the tolerance for error is worlds apart.

Many people around me have been wiped out because they pressed all-in orders and encountered small market adjustments. In contrast, traders who stay alive rely on these three strict rules:

**Three Ironclad Rules for Position Management**

1. Limit single-position size to 20%. For a 10,000U account, invest at most 2,000U per trade. Even with a 10-point stop loss, only lose 200U, leaving the overall account intact and with capital to recover.

2. Do not lose more than 3% of total funds on a single trade. For example, with a 2,000U account using 10x leverage, set a 1.5% stop loss, which results in a 300U loss—exactly 3% of total funds. Even if you make several mistakes in a row, it won't break you.

3. Do not open positions during sideways markets; do not add to profits. Only act when there's a trend breakout. Stay put in volatile ranges, and once entered, stick to the plan. Avoid being led by emotions of rise and fall, which helps prevent deepening losses.

The essence of full-position trading is not gambling, but scientifically allocating error tolerance within limited capital. A fan once kept getting wiped out every month, but by following these rules for three months, he grew his account from 5,000U to 8,000U. Staying alive in the crypto world depends on this discipline.
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rekt_but_vibingvip
· 6h ago
That's right, I was previously using full leverage at 900U, and I lost everything in a single wave of 5 points. It's really damn outrageous. Now I understand that it's not a leverage problem at all, but rather poor position management.
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MidnightTradervip
· 10h ago
Exactly, it's a matter of tolerance for errors. I've also fallen into this trap before.
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SigmaBrainvip
· 10h ago
Well, damn, position size is more deadly than leverage. I used to play it that way and ended up getting wiped out.
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AirDropMissedvip
· 10h ago
That's right, position size is the key. I previously lost a lot because I was 90% in full position. Now I strictly adhere to the 20% rule. Although the profits seem smaller, it's more important that the account stays alive.
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JustHodlItvip
· 10h ago
900U opening 10x, a 5-point move and it's gone immediately. This is truly a painful lesson.
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OnchainHolmesvip
· 10h ago
Wow, it's true. I used to do the stupid move of pressing 900U with 900U, and I lost five points. Now I'm only using about 20% of my position, and my mindset is still alive.
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GasFeeTherapistvip
· 10h ago
Well said, that's exactly the point. Position management is truly more important than anything else. I used to be among those who always held full positions, and now I think back and get scared. Sticking to these three iron rules is the only way to survive long-term.
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