2026-01-16 02:28:38

Let's take a look at the events we've experienced over the past ten years: the strict regulation in 1994, the Black Swan on March 12th, the Flash Crash on May 19th, followed by Brexit, the Luna explosion, the death of Three Arrows Capital, the collapse of FTX... and waves of exchange withdrawals, mining rig withdrawals, notices from the twelve ministries, US stock circuit breakers, the Ukraine war, and the Federal Reserve's relentless rate hikes.

These events have turned the path of contract trading into a true battlefield. You'll realize that surviving in this market is far more difficult than making money. Holding onto your principal and avoiding liquidation is sometimes already a win. No matter how crazy Bitcoin's fluctuations are, you need to stay alive to see it.

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ConsensusBot

· 01-18 19:27

Staying alive is earning, and that’s so true. How many people have I seen give up completely? I watched so many people just hand over everything during that Luna wave, it was really shocking. Contracts, this thing, greed can disappear in a second. Staying alive is more important than anything. I still remember that day , it felt like the world was collapsing. Now I realize that was just the beginning. The principal was protected, and the next round still has a chance. It’s that simple. I still can’t get over the FTX incident; it feels like it could happen at any time. People who talk about making money every day are all dead; only those who are still alive are the winners. The liquidation line is so close, you have to be very careful. One slip, and your account is gone. It’s been over ten years, and there are still people willing to hold full contracts. How much confidence does that take? Holding onto the principal is easy to say, but very hard to do. Most people just can’t do it.

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ForkItAll

· 01-16 02:58

Living is winning, this statement hits hard. I watched a bunch of people get liquidated during that Luna wave, I really couldn't hold it together. Ten years of hell, only experts can preserve their capital. There were still people defending the market during the FTX period, it's hilarious. The liquidation notice is the most heartbreaking, more painful than losing money. Without leverage, you can truly survive to the next cycle. That's right, saving your life is a thousand times more important than getting rich quickly. On the day of 312, I didn't sleep at all, but what’s there to fear? I already closed my positions anyway. One liquidation can wipe out ten years of gains, this game is brutal. There are really people who become winners by not chasing highs, incredible. No matter how crazy Bitcoin gets, you have to keep your composure. Once liquidated, everything is gone. In these ten years, my heart almost gave out from the shock. Survival is probably the key to victory.

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UnruggableChad

· 01-16 02:56

Surviving is winning, this statement is truly brilliant. I've seen too many leveraged traders get wiped out in a single market move, while those who are steady and cautious end up laughing last. As long as the principal is preserved, the mindset remains stable. Greed often turns into someone else's story in an instant. Luna, FTX... every time someone says this time is different, but it always ends the same way. Be smarter, everyone. These ten years have really been a sieve; those who survive have become a bit more shrewd. I didn't dare watch the market during the 312 wave, and as a result, I was the most comfortable haha. When it comes to contracts, tenfold leverage is not as reliable as one times the principal. This should be engraved in your mind. Having seen so many liquidations, I realize that survival is the top priority; profits are not even worth mentioning.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-16 02:51

Bro, you're so right. Living is winning. Here comes another wave of 513. I've already cut my position in half long ago. That Luna incident really scared me into never touching small coins again. It's better to be honest and stockpile Bitcoin. Liquidation orders keep coming one after another, making my heart race. Contracts are just a money-eating game. I've seen too many people go to zero overnight. Principal is the most important. Making money is secondary. Only by staying alive can we wait for the next wave. I've truly experienced too much over these ten years. Those who have endured until now are real tough guys. But on the other hand, a little leverage is necessary to add some excitement, or it gets too boring. Protect your principal, and only then can you talk about dreams.

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DAOTruant

· 01-16 02:31

Living is winning, this is definitely not an empty phrase --- During the Luna and FTX wave, how many people were directly eliminated, losing their principal and talking about returns is pointless --- Ten years of storms and rain, only tough bones can still stand here --- Liquidation is more terrifying than losing money, I’ve only seen leverage brothers disappear overnight --- Instead of chasing rises and falls, it’s better to learn how to survive first --- The word "Shura field" is used perfectly, so true --- No matter how bullish Bitcoin is, enjoying it without life is pointless --- I’ll just ask, who still dares to use 50x leverage, step forward --- Capital preservation is the king’s way, don’t be brainwashed by those stories of sudden wealth --- From 312 until now, there have been enough lessons, can’t you learn? --- Being able to survive and see the next bull market, you’ve already won nine-tenths

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