Beginner Mistakes: How Not to Lose Your Deposit at the Start

Cryptocurrency arbitrage, especially in the futures section, may seem like a “money printing machine.” On the screen, everything looks simple: find a percentage difference, open positions, collect profit. However, statistics show that most beginners lose money not because the setup was bad, but due to operational mistakes.

The futures market does not forgive inattention. Here, any small detail — from a one-second delay to selecting the wrong contract type — can turn a mathematical edge into a loss.

Why Is It Important to Study This Section?

This training block is your “minefield map.” We have collected the most common cases where users stumble during their first days. All mistakes can be divided into three types:

Technical: related to exchange and blockchain operations (deposits and withdrawals).
Trading: related to execution mechanics (slippage, liquidity).

Analytical: errors in calculations and forecasts (funding, spread history).

How to Work with This Material

Recommendations for Using This Material

We recommend:

Study each tab before making your first real trade.
Use this as a checklist: If you see an attractive spread, quickly run it through the points from this guide.
Remember the tools: Most of these risks can be minimized by properly configuring filters in our screener.

If you feel that there are too many technical nuances — remember that on Platinum and higher plans, you can review your first trades during a call with your personal manager. We will help you configure filters so that “low-quality” and risky setups simply do not appear in your feed.