Don't Get REKT Guide

Don't Get REKT Guide - Survival Tips for Degens

Liquidation: The Silent Killer

Liquidation occurs when you've lost 90% of your collateral. It's analogous to a casino, where market volatility acts as the house edge.

Warning Signs of Impending Liquidation:

  • The price is moving against you

  • You're sweating profusely

  • Constantly refreshing charts

  • Checking your position every 30 seconds

Pro Tips (From Reformed Degens)

  1. Start Small, Dream Big

    • Use the minimum leverage (10x)

    • It’s still sufficient to risk losing money efficiently

  2. Set Stop Losses (Even Mental Ones)

    • Have an exit plan

    • Adhere to your plan (this is the challenging part)

  3. Avoid FOMO Trades

    • FOMO is a psychological trap

    • It leads to financial ruin

Understand Liquidation Math

  • Your position gets liquidated when your loss is ≥ 90% of your collateral.

    • Example: Start with 100 USDC, lose 90 USDC = Liquidated (REKT)

Leverage Guidelines for Humans

  • 10x-20x: "I'm being responsible"

  • 50x: "I'm feeling dangerous"

  • 100x: "YOLO mode activated"

  • 200x: "I have no regard for my financial well-being"

Psychology of Trading

Remember: The market can remain irrational longer than you can maintain solvency (or sanity).

Stages of a Leveraged Trade:

  1. Confidence: "This is easy money."

  2. Concern: "It's just a small dip."

  3. Panic: "Should I close this position?"

  4. Terror: "Why didn't I take profits earlier?"

  5. Acceptance: "That was a costly lesson."

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