When I lost $600 overnight on ADA, DOGE, SOL with wild leverage, I blamed myself. But looking back, it's clearer. Perpetual futures' core design, especially that ruthless liquidation engine, isn't just about managing risk for the exchange. It's a well-oiled machine for liquidating high-leveraged retail positions, collecting fees and capitalizing on our forced exits. Institutions use them for hedging and complex strategies. We're just chasing volatility, unknowingly feeding a system perfectly built to profit when we stumble. Are we trading, or just fuel for their profit engine?

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