The perpetual futures trader starter experience? It's a wild ride. Getting into a position hits your wallet hard—entry costs are steep. But here's the kicker: once you're in, keeping that position alive is dirt cheap. Funding rates stay minimal, trading fees are low. So what happens? You're basically locked in. The barrier to get in was brutal, but the cost to stay? Negligible. That's how they get you stuck in a trade longer than you planned, watching the market move against you while the fees keep draining slowly. Classic perps game.