$100 Million BTC Futures Losses: What Happened?

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#1Jun 18, 2019, 04:36 PM
Just saw this wild story. Losing $100 million on BTC futures in just a week? That’s insane. Dude threw millions into longing and it totally crashed. Now he’s asking people to donate to him. What a move... lesson learned here is don’t fight the market even if you’re losing!
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yield21Member
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#2Jun 18, 2019, 08:28 PM
So he flipped $4 million into $100 million and then lost it all. That’s a serious rollercoaster. Can’t believe he’s still in profit overall but leveraged trading got him wrecked. And just hours later, he jumps right back in long on PEPE with 12 million. Crazy or what?
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#3Jun 18, 2019, 10:52 PM
Ugh, what’s wrong with this guy? If he’s got all that money, why not chill? Just give it away if he doesn’t care about it. Sounds like a waste.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#4Jun 19, 2019, 04:05 AM
Seriously, with that kind of cash, you’d think he’d avoid use like the plague. It’s just risky to bet big with loans. At some point, it’s just greed that gets people hurt. If he keeps this up, he might actually go broke.
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yield21Member
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#5Jun 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
Yeah, he’s totally addicted to the thrill. It’s almost like gambling at this point. He probably thinks he can ride high on luck forever. Some say he’s gotten lucky in the past, but this time he went overboard.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#6Jun 19, 2019, 12:06 PM
Wait, did you see the details? He lost 100 million and still thinks risking more is smart? use is a trap for many. It's a lesson he’s gotta learn the hard way.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#7Jun 19, 2019, 05:35 PM
Who would even consider donating to him? Like, why risk so much on trades? Makes zero sense. Trading is risky enough without throwing hundreds of millions at it. Slow down, man. The market isn’t going anywhere.
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#8Jun 19, 2019, 11:15 PM
True but greed talks loud. Having money doesn't mean you can throw it around carelessly. Emotional stability is key in this game. Revenge trading is a quick way to lose everything.
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MadProtoMember
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#9Jun 19, 2019, 11:44 PM
This all just feels like one big circus. It’s like a repeat of what we’ve seen in the past. Why are people still falling for it? Remember the early days of forex? All the same tricks.
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#10Jun 20, 2019, 05:29 AM
Maybe he thinks use is a must? I used to think that too, but honestly, people with deep pockets could just stick to spot trading and do just fine. Thanks for that perspective, though.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#11Jun 20, 2019, 05:39 AM
Nothing wrong with trading big amounts, but don’t play with use this high. He really messed up there. Should’ve known better, especially when Bitcoin hit all-time highs.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#12Jun 20, 2019, 09:13 AM
You really think he got unlucky? He clearly didn’t read the room. For someone preaching caution, he rolled the dice way too much. No sympathy for reckless moves like this.
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viper42Hero Member
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#13Jun 21, 2019, 08:30 AM
But you gotta admit, he’s got a decent risk profile. Some people take big risks and win, but yeah, he played it wrong this time.
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#14Jun 21, 2019, 09:09 AM
I think you’re missing the point. He bragged about small bets before, and now he’s asking for sympathy? Come on, that’s just not smart. Should’ve been prepared for any outcome.
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sigma_nodeSenior Member
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#15Jun 21, 2019, 03:26 PM
This situation has its ups and downs. Sure, he’s got cash, but he’s playing with fire. If he doesn't get it together, this could lead to major financial trouble.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#16Jun 21, 2019, 06:31 PM
He’s a risk-taker, fair enough. He once flipped a small amount into a fortune. But now? He’s acting like he’s invincible while gambling hard on market swings.
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#17Jun 24, 2019, 04:39 AM
You hit it right there. It’s probably more of an ego trip at this point than a strategic move. Dangerous game he’s playing.
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d4n.b0ssFull Member
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#18Jun 25, 2019, 12:07 AM
Yeah, all this drama feels orchestrated. His losses could just be a way to boost his profile again. There’s always more behind the scenes in this world.
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0xHodlerMember
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#19Jun 26, 2019, 06:48 PM
People act like he’s done something noble. He’s just experimenting with big money and now asking for a handout. Gives off huge red flags.
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cobra42Full Member
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#20Jun 27, 2019, 08:00 AM
Did you see that? He's trying to grab attention and cash in on sympathy. That whole donation thing? Kinda low. He can’t risk so much and expect a free pass.
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