All-In Leverage? 3 Deadly Rules to Help You Survive Longer in the Crypto Market

The crypto market is not a place to see who gets rich faster, but a test of who can survive longer. I once received a call around 2 a.m. A friend from Jiangxi kept sending voice messages, trembling voice: “Hey, I have 10,000U, I all-in 10x long, just adjusted by 3% and my account is wiped out. What’s happening?” I checked the transaction history: nearly 9,500U into one position, no stop-loss. Many people think that “full margin can withstand fluctuations,” but the truth is quite the opposite: using full margin incorrectly can kill you faster than isolated. I’ve seen too many stories like this. Today, I want to share 3 core rules, all based on real money experience, to help you survive longer in crypto.

1. The Killer Is Not Leverage, But Capital Ratio Most people blame high leverage when their accounts blow up. But the real issue lies in the question: how much capital did you use for a single position? Simple example: Account with 1,000U, using 900U to open a 10x position → just a 5% market move against you can wipe it out. But if you only use 100U to open 10x → you need a 50% move against you to blow up. My friend allocated 95% of his capital into one position, even with only 10x leverage, a slight market correction was enough to wipe out his account. Crypto is inherently a highly volatile market. When you enter a position with too heavy a weight, you are amplifying that volatility on your account. 👉 Full capital + large fluctuations = extreme outcome
2. 3 Rules That Help Me Survive 6 Months Without Blowing Up and Still Double My Account Rule 1: Never Use More Than 20% of Total Capital on a Single Position If you have 10,000U, only use up to 2,000U per trade. Suppose you are wrong and set a 10% stop-loss, you only lose 200U — which doesn’t affect your overall structure, leaving plenty of room to recover. This is capital management, not fear. I usually divide capital into: Main trading capital: ≤ 60%Flexible reserve capital: 25–35%Ecosystem interaction / strategy testing: 5–10% This approach helps the account withstand shocks much better. Rule 2: Never Lose More Than 3% of Total Account on a Single Mistake For example: Use 2,000U to open a 10x positionSet stop-loss at 1.5%Loss is 300U = exactly 3% of the 10,000U total Even if you make several mistakes in a row, your account remains intact. Many people blow up not because the market is cruel, but because: OverconfidenceNo stop-lossThinking “it will turn around” 👉 In crypto, no stop-loss = manually removing the lifeline. Rule 3: When the Market Is Sideways, Do Not Trade, and Absolutely Do Not Overleverage for Profit Only enter trades when the trend is clear, with a breakout. Stay out of sideways markets, no matter how attractive they look. Once in a trade → no FOMO, no adding more. Full margin creates enormous psychological pressure. You will: Watch the chart minute by minuteBe driven by emotionsMake worse decisions Good trading requires a clear mind, not a racing heart.
3. Full Margin Means: Buffer for Risks, Not Gambling The design of full margin is not for all-in, but to: Handle fluctuations betterIncrease survival chances during market volatility Prerequisites are: Enter positions lightlyTest small mistakesDiscipline in risk management I once had a follower who blew up every month. After applying these 3 rules correctly, in 3 months his capital grew from 5,000U to 8,000U. He said something very honest: “Before, I thought full margin was risking my life. Now I understand, it’s to live more stably.” Conclusion Whether to use full margin or not depends on: Risk toleranceDiscipline in capital managementMarket conditions For beginners or small capital, partial trading is always smarter. Always keep some cash on hand to: Avoid being swept away by volatilityHave ammunition for future opportunities In crypto: Trade less directionallyMaintain more controlSlow and steady wins the race Survive first, then profits will come. In this market, as long as you stay, tomorrow still holds opportunities. Learning is your greatest asset.