2026-01-08 20:25:02

A 100x return dream and zero defense capability—these two extreme numbers combined result in a complete wipeout. No ammunition left, the game is over.

I have repeatedly verified a rule in this market: no matter how much small principal players double, they ultimately cannot escape the fate of zeroing out. Seeing 10u grow dozens of times? Countless times. But not once did anyone make it out alive. Essentially, this is not a matter of ability, but of capital size— in a highly volatile trading market, having too little principal means you have no room for error.

Suppose you start with 1500u; even if you can replicate this 100x logic, that would be a real turnaround. But starting with 10u? That’s like going into a Shura field empty-handed. Full offensive capability, but defense is negative— the ending is already written.

My simple advice to the 10u warriors: the biggest disadvantage is the size of your principal, and it’s also the most overlooked disadvantage. Don’t be fooled by stories of 100x returns; first, survive this stage.

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TokenomicsShaman

· 01-11 16:37

Having a small principal means you're inherently disabled; don't dream about it.

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HashBard

· 01-10 19:59

nah this is just survivorship bias with extra steps tbh. everyone's obsessed with the narrative of "100x or bust" but nobody talks about the margin of error... which is basically zero when you're working with crumbs.

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ImpermanentSage

· 01-10 11:07

Honestly, dreaming of a 100x return on 10 yuan is like playing the lottery; even if you hit, you won't live to see the payout day. The real issue is the principal; no matter how good your skills are, they can't make up for it. This market is never short of stories about doubling your money; what’s missing are people who can survive until next year. Every time, I see someone going all in, and then they’re gone. Playing without any defense is truly unplayable; a single pullback can wipe you out completely. With a small principal, you need to recognize that survival comes first, then growth. Otherwise, no matter how awesome you are, it’s all for nothing. The difference between a thousand yuan and ten yuan is really not a matter of ability.

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OnchainDetective

· 01-08 20:54

Principal is the lifeline, there's no doubt about that. I've seen too many 10u dreamers end up back to square one overnight.

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MEVHunterWang

· 01-08 20:51

Honestly, playing 10u with 100x leverage is gambling with your life, leaving no room for buffer. It's not a matter of poor skills; it's the size of the principal that determines the ceiling. I've seen too many stories like this. A real comeback requires ammunition; otherwise, you're just waiting for zeroing out.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-08 20:47

In simple terms, with too little principal, there's no room for mistakes; a single all-in bet and it's gone.

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Ser_Liquidated

· 01-08 20:42

This is the gambler's illusion. With a small principal, they dare to dream of 100 times. Wake up.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 01-08 20:38

That's really heartbreaking. I've seen too many 10u dreamers, and in the end, there's nothing left. It's not really a skill issue, just no bullets—no matter how you fight, you'll lose.

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StableGenius

· 01-08 20:32

nah bro, the math literally doesn't work. i've seen this play out empirically speaking—zero margin for error with micro accounts is just... game over waiting to happen. survivorship bias is a hell of a drug tho

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