2026-01-07 07:29:21

Perpetual contract trading is especially hot right now, and many people are playing projects like Nado. Speaking of which, the most important aspect of this type of trading is cost control—details determine success or failure. I recently conducted an experiment, trading with 300,000 funds for a period of time, and the result was that just the transaction fees ate up 100 yuan. Don't underestimate this amount; it may seem small, but from another perspective, this is the part of the profit margin that gets eaten up.

Where is the biggest pitfall? Many beginners like to place market orders directly, thinking that quick entry can catch the bottom. Little do they know, this approach can cause transaction fees to explode, making it not worthwhile at all. Limit orders are the correct way—although it might be a bit slower, in the long run, it can save a lot of losses. The threshold for this track actually lies in these details.

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MEVSupportGroup

· 01-07 07:59

300,000 units worn out by 100? Why do I feel like the numbers don't add up, is the fee rate this low? Market orders are really a pitfall for beginners; limit orders are the way to make a living and profit. Details kill dreams; perpetual contracts are just like that. This wave of Nado is indeed popular, but the premise is to stay alive and play to the end.

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BTCBeliefStation

· 01-07 07:58

Market orders indeed lead to heavy losses; I’ve fallen into this trap before. Limit orders are slower but truly reliable; the saying "details determine life or death" is no joke. Only 100 worn out for 300,000? Not bad, my friend has it worse. This is the fundamental reason why retail investors always lose.

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 01-07 07:58

⚠️ CRITICAL: perpetual contracts are basically MEV honeypots waiting to happen. that "100 block fee erosion"? classic exploit vector nobody talks about. market orders = immediate liquidation setup imho... not financial advice but seriously, DYOR on contract audit reports first.

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WenMoon42

· 01-07 07:55

Market orders are really a killer for beginners, a painful lesson. Limit orders taking a bit longer is okay; anyway, I don't miss those few seconds. 30,000 yuan only yields 100 yuan in fees, just thinking about it makes me tired. Perpetual contracts are all about the details; most people lose because of this. Projects like Nado are basically just selling a trading habit. Fees are like mosquito bites; if you look down on them, you'll get bitten. But the truth is, many people simply can't stick to using limit orders and can't handle that feeling of waiting.

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ParanoiaKing

· 01-07 07:53

A loss of only 1,000 yuan with a fee of 100 yuan? Why do I feel like I've been scammed even more... There's nothing wrong with saying limit orders are limited, but if you really want to talk about details determining success or failure, it's better to first figure out whether you should be playing this game. Market orders are exciting for a moment, but your account might end up burned to ashes. This saying still holds true. Contracts are really a test of human nature. Most people get wiped out by emotions, not by fees. Perpetual contracts indeed have a low threshold, but the threshold for losing money is even lower, haha. Are limit orders slow? That's because the market doesn't wait for you at all, and you're still fussing over saving that tiny fee. To put it simply, controlling costs is fundamental; surviving is what makes you a winner. For beginners, these tips might still be too naive. The market will teach you what "details" really mean.

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DeFiAlchemist

· 01-07 07:53

*adjusts alchemical instruments* 300k transmuted into mere 100 loss? that's literally the philosopher's stone principle at work—friction eroding yield like rust on ancient gold. market orders are financial heresy, tbh... limit orders are where the real alchemy happens, the patient accumulation of basis points that compounds into enlightenment

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