2026-01-05 09:24:06

People who truly understand trading have never seen startup capital as a bottleneck. Even with only one or two thousand dollars, they can make money if it's meant to be made. Conversely, those who constantly complain about insufficient principal have the problem not in their wallet but in their mind.

These people subconsciously think about how to hold positions, how to expand their error margin, which results in crazy leverage, stubbornly holding onto positions, and ultimately, as you all know—the liquidation and exit.

Nowadays, leverage trading is so common, with 1:30 leverage readily available everywhere. Why then do you need to prepare so much principal? What you should really spend time on is building your understanding, not accumulating cash. Instead of saving ten or twenty thousand in your account, it's better to use that energy to study market logic.

Someone might tell you, "You need to have a stable cash flow."

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LidoStakeAddict

· 01-08 09:16

Wake up, having little principal is not an excuse at all; the key is whether your mind is clear or not. Using leverage as a lifeline, nine out of ten will still blow up. Cognition is the real gold and silver; it's much more useful than just holding a bunch of stablecoins. Basically, it's about wanting to make quick money without wanting to endure hardship; this mindset is doomed to lose. Using leverage casually doesn't mean you should misuse it; why is this lesson so hard to learn? It's actually a combination of greed and ignorance, always ending up in the same situation. Instead of hoarding coins, it's better to hoard your mind; this kind of return rate is truly stable. I agree, having only principal without cognition will eventually turn you into a leek. This statement is spot on, but how many people actually follow through with it?

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BrokeBeans

· 01-08 03:12

You're right, the key is to have a brain. The amount of principal is really secondary. Sticking to this old way should have been phased out long ago, but the problem is most people just can't change this bad habit. Instead of envying zeros in other people's accounts, it's better to first understand the trading logic—this is what really matters.

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 01-06 23:14

Honestly, having a small principal is not an excuse at all; the key is to keep your head clear. This tactic of holding positions, nine out of ten times, will kill you. Cognition > account balance, there's no doubt about that. Leverage at 1:30 is everywhere. Still complaining about not having money? That's just laughable. If you don't understand the market logic, no matter how much principal you have, it's just giving it away.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-06 04:52

Hmm... That's right, but the real bottleneck is mindset. Having good cognition is useless without the right mindset. A thousand yuan can make money, but with a hundred thousand yuan, you can still lose everything. I've seen it too many times. The key is not to be blinded by leverage. That thing is just a magnifying glass, amplifying your mistakes. I agree with studying market logic, but honestly, most people can't stick to it. They keep wanting to go all-in every few days. When the principal is small, the opportunity is greater because being able to afford to lose keeps your mindset the clearest.

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DustCollector

· 01-05 09:53

Ha, that's right, but 99% of people will still go leverage after hearing this. Cognition is really hard to sell; only with capital can one self-deceive. Rather than studying market logic, it's better to first examine why you're so greedy. Brain problem? Whatever, at least you'll be the clearest when liquidation happens. Leverage can be used at 6, but mainly the mentality can't handle 6. It's easy to say but hard to do; I don't believe anyone can really make a splash with just 1000 bucks.

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nft_widow

· 01-05 09:50

It sounds real, cognition > principal, that's correct. But I've seen too many people with "good" cognition still get liquidated, the key is whether you can really execute stop-loss. Having less principal actually requires more caution, 1:30 leverage sounds exciting but is actually playing with fire. Those who say they lack principal every day, giving them 100,000 is useless, it's a mindset issue. Knowing and doing are worlds apart, that's the truly heartbreaking part. Cognition is indeed the first priority, but without a steady cash flow to back it up, it's easy to be swayed by emotions. Wait, are you so confident because you've survived a liquidation? Instead of hyping leverage, it's better to first teach how to manage your mindset. That's reasonable, but only if you truly have that cognition; most people don't. Cognition accumulation takes time, and if the principal is insufficient, you need to be more conservative. This logic is reversed, right?

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 01-05 09:46

I just want to say, those who keep shouting about having no capital are actually just trying to pass the buck. You can play with a thousand yuan, but it all depends on whether your brain works or not. But that sounds easy to say, and few can really do it. No matter how high the leverage is, it can't save those who mess around every day. It's better to learn something properly.

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GasWaster69

· 01-05 09:38

Hi, what you're saying makes sense. The key is to have a brain; otherwise, no matter how much money you have, it's just a gift. People who constantly say they have no money, give them ten thousand dollars and they might lose it all. That's a true story. Understanding this thing called cognition is the real key. Leverage is everywhere. Those who know how to play profit immensely, while those who don't just hit rock bottom. Speaking of which, 1:30 leverage is indeed tempting, but the greedy ones always die here. I'm already tired of the same old talk about lacking stable cash flow. If you can't even understand the market, what are you planning? Two thousand dollars is enough, provided your brain isn't worth two thousand bucks. Those who get liquidated, it's not a capital problem, but their mindset of wanting to get rich overnight is to blame. Studying market logic is much more worthwhile than saving money, but why do so many people still find this simple truth hard to understand?

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-05 09:25

Basically, if your brain isn't functioning well, no matter how much principal you have, it's just a gift. I've seen too many accounts blow up because people think leverage can make up for their trading skills. Instead of obsessing over the size of your principal, it's better to first clarify your own logic. Knowledge is the real moat. Having less principal isn't a big deal; the key is not to always think you can turn things around in one shot. That mindset is the most dangerous. The most ridiculous thing I've heard is someone say you can't play without ten thousand dollars, but in reality, those small accounts tend to last longer. Isn't that ironic? Leverage is everywhere, but nine out of ten people using it are just throwing money away. Truly. Don't buy into the idea of stable cash flow first; learn how not to lose money before talking about that. Market logic is a hundred times more important than account balance. I'm serious. A couple of thousand dollars is enough; the problem is how you use it. Most people simply don't know how to use it.

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