Why beginners get liquidated
- Using too much leverage
- No stop loss or risk cap
- Cross margin wiping the whole account
Beginner liquidation checklist
- Use 2x–5x leverage until you’re consistent.
- Trade isolated margin for each position.
- Set a stop loss before you enter.
- Keep a margin buffer; avoid 100% utilization.
- Avoid illiquid pairs and news spikes.
Your goal as a beginner is survival. Consistency beats big wins.
Tie it to funding
Extreme funding often signals crowded positioning, which can increase the chance of sharp moves and liquidations.
Check live funding before taking a position: /funding