Chasing quick profits through leverage? That's usually a shortcut to blowing up your account.

Leverage amplifies everything—your wins and your losses. Most traders hit a losing streak, panic liquidations happen, and suddenly your portfolio is wiped out. The math is brutal: if you're overleveraged and the market moves against you by just a few percent, margin calls come fast.

The reality? Steady gains from proper position sizing and risk management beat the adrenaline rush of leverage every single time. Your goal should be to stay in the game long-term, not get rich by Tuesday.