How can retail investors avoid getting liquidated in extreme market conditions? #Keyword: Don’t play with contracts 1. If you short with contracts, your potential profit is limited, but the risk is unlimited. 2. If you go long with contracts, a market crash or a sudden wick can liquidate you even with low leverage. 3. With spot trading, even meme coins might bounce back after a crash; but with contract liquidation, you lose all your principal—no green hills left, where will you gather firewood? Contracts are only for the pros. Retail investors, just stay away.