Leverage low doesn't prevent liquidation? Many traders are fooling themselves. The truth is: insufficient margin, no matter how low the leverage, can't withstand the pressure.



The maintenance margin rate on exchanges is usually around 0.5%. What does this mean? It means your account might be more vulnerable than you think.

What should you do in practice? Reserve at least 3 to 5 times the buffer funds. Sounds like a waste? Actually, it's life-saving money. When market volatility is intense, don't push through blindly, and don't rely on rebounds to save you—top up your margin in time, and keep the liquidation price farther away. That's the secret to survival.

Statistics show that 90% of liquidations are not because of wrong direction judgment, but because the account ran out of money to cover the position. It's like driving and only looking at the steering wheel without checking the fuel gauge—you'll stall eventually. Diversify your positions, use heat maps to find safe zones—mainstream coins like BTC, ETH are no exception, and risk control must be strictly enforced. Survive first, then profit.
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FancyResearchLabvip
· 5h ago
Oh no, it's the same old story. Low leverage ≠ safety. Honestly, it's just self-comfort. Just like my previous experiments with smart contracts—it's theoretically feasible, but the account was wiped out immediately. A margin rate of 0.5% sounds safe, but in reality, it's just a paper tiger that can be blown away in a gust of wind. Talking about adding margin, it sounds simple, but when the market suddenly surges, having no money is the real despair. I've seen too many people stubbornly refuse to add margin, only to end up as victims of the market. 90% of the time, it's not about misjudging the direction, but about having no money to save oneself—that's the real lesson learned. Risk control—another useless innovation? No, this time it's different. Surviving is the key to making money, and that statement is more reliable than anything else.
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NeverVoteOnDAOvip
· 5h ago
Damn, that's why I always leave enough buffer. Really, running out of funds to add to my position is even worse than misjudging the direction. A margin rate of 0.5% sounds like it's far from liquidation, but it's actually just a paper tiger. I've seen it firsthand and learned my lesson not to repeat the mistake.
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GetRichLeekvip
· 5h ago
Oh my god, isn't this just hurting my heart... I got liquidated with 5x leverage that time, really, the margin rate is just a gentle trap. Now, honestly reserve buffer funds, staying alive is the top priority.
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NotSatoshivip
· 5h ago
Damn, 90% liquidation isn't about failed bottom-fishing at all; it's just that the account ran out of money? That's the real truth, so heartbreaking. --- Low leverage still results in losses; the key is to keep enough bullets, otherwise everything is pointless. --- Adding margin is really easy to overlook, and many people die right there. --- Three to five times buffer sounds like a lot, but it's actually just survival money. Those who have made big money understand this. --- Would you dare step on the gas with an empty fuel gauge? Trading is so absurd, haha. --- Diversifying positions works, but most people simply can't stick to it; it really tests your resolve. --- Maintaining a margin rate of 0.5%? That's dancing on the edge of a knife; a small spike can wipe you out. --- Using heat maps to find safe zones sounds easy, but the market can turn chaotic with one wave; being prepared is key. --- Don't want to get liquidated? Don't try to go all-in; leaving yourself a way out is the right approach.
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0xInsomniavip
· 5h ago
That's right, I've seen too many people die from over-averaging, no matter how low the leverage is, if they don't have money to cover 90% liquidation is for this reason. Unfortunately, most people are still betting on a rebound, it's hilarious The key is that 3 to 5 times buffer. It may sound like a waste, but it's actually leaving a way out for yourself Ignoring the fuel gauge will eventually cause the engine to stall; this metaphor is perfect Poor risk control enforcement, even if BTC is stable, it's all in vain
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ArbitrageBotvip
· 5h ago
Really, low leverage is useless; the key is still having money to top up. 90% of people die at the step of not having enough funds to add to their positions. I've seen too many cases. In plain terms, it's about risk control. Even a small amount must be strictly enforced; otherwise, you're just cannon fodder. Having no buffer in your account is playing with fire; an incident is bound to happen sooner or later. Mainstream coins can't escape either; if liquidation is going to happen, it will happen. Adding margin is much more reliable than chasing rebounds; this is a survival rule. Watching the oil gauge is more important than watching the steering wheel, I deeply agree.
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