Yesterday, I inexplicably followed a trader called 'Dentist.' His vision was indeed sharp; in a short trade, with a margin of 500U, the maximum floating profit reached 1000U. But the 'Dentist' did not take profit; he chose to keep adding positions at the bottom, with 80% of his position at 50x leverage. I thought that was the confidence and courage of an expert, and even after closing my position, I left an observation position to learn some techniques. In hindsight, that thrilling floating profit was nothing but a poison wrapped in sugar that the market handed me, and I almost swallowed it.
This experience was like a bucket of ice water, completely waking me up. I finally understand that in the bloody meat grinder of contract leverage, what is more important than 'following the right trades' is that most of your assets must stay in a place where no 'dentist' can take them away in one go with high leverage. This realization immediately led me to transfer most of my funds into the ecosystem of @usddio. Because here, there is no madness of 50x leverage, only #USDD based on over-collateralization providing steady confidence—your assets are safe, relying not on anyone's 'vision' or 'courage,' but on verifiable mathematical facts on-chain.
From 'relying on the divine doctor' to 'trusting in mathematics'
The story of the 'dentist' is an eternal reflection of the crypto world: people crave to find a 'master' to combat market uncertainty, yet often place themselves under greater risk. High leverage is a double-edged sword; it can create miracles in an instant but can also silently consume everything. When you tie the fate of your assets to someone else's momentary judgment and extreme position management, you have already lost at the starting line.
What @usddio provides is a completely different path. It does not teach you to 'fight,' but rather to 'build.' The value of USDD does not rely on the short-term operations of any trader; its stability comes from a simple yet robust mechanism: sufficient on-chain asset collateral and transparent public verification. It's like building a flood dam for your wealth; no matter how fierce the contract battles are in the market, your core assets remain safe and sound, and you can even continue to earn stable 'power generation income' through actions like staking within this 'dam' ecosystem.
True 'returns' come from the system, not from taking risks.
Following the 'dentist,' you may profit for a moment, but the model is unsustainable; one mistake can undo all your efforts. However, participating in the @usddio ecosystem means that your returns come from providing stability and liquidity to the network. This is a sustainable return based on value contribution. Allocating your funds in USDD and related strategies is like choosing to become a toll collector on a busy bridge rather than a race car driver recklessly speeding on it.
Therefore, my current strategy is extremely clear: use only a very small portion of funds to sense the market and stay sharp; while converting the vast majority of assets into stable cornerstones like USDD and allowing them to automatically generate cash flow in a safe system. I no longer seek the next 'dentist'; I have begun to focus on building my own wealth's 'immune system.'
That experience on the edge of liquidation was my best tuition. It made me realize that in this industry, living long and steadily is far more important than making quick profits in any one instance. What @usddio gives me is this sense of 'stability.'
