At 2 a.m., my phone wouldn't stop buzzing—Fujian friends bombarding me with voice messages, their voices trembling:

"I put 10,000 USDT in full margin with over 30x leverage, and just a tiny dip, and my account is gone?"

Checking the trading record, my head buzzed—

9500 USDT was directly dumped in, full position, 30x leverage, no stop-loss set.

Over the years, I've realized many traders have a huge misconception about full margin:

Full margin is not a defensive move; using full margin incorrectly can lead to the fastest ruin.

**The real story of liquidation is this: what kills you isn't leverage itself, but pushing your entire capital and life savings too hard.**

Here's a simple calculation:

With 1000 USDT principal, using 900 USDT to open a 10x long position, just a 5% move against you, and your account is wiped out;

Alternatively, with 1000 USDT principal, only risking 100 USDT to open a 10x position, you'd need a 50% move against you to get liquidated—that's the magic of position management.

The problem is never the leverage multiple; it's repeatedly risking your entire life savings.

I can survive half a year without liquidation by following these three strict rules:

**① Single position limit ≤ 20% of total account balance**

**② Maximum single loss set ≤ 3% of total account balance, with stop-loss firmly in place**

**③ During market volatility, stay calm, do not add to winning positions, and keep a stable mindset**

The true purpose of full margin is to help you survive longer, not to let you go all-in and turn things around instantly.

It's a tool to counter market fluctuations, not a gambler's button for a comeback.

Light position testing, strict stop-loss, disciplined execution—missing any of these three means risking your market life.

**The game in crypto isn't about who makes the most money fastest, but who stays at the table the longest.**

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No matter how crazy the market gets, with the right methods, opportunities will always come to you.