If you trade futures on any trading platform, there are three concepts you cannot ignore: margins, liquidations, and stop orders. Understanding how they work is the difference between winning and losing all your capital.

Margins allow you to trade with more money than you have, but this amplifies both gains and losses. Liquidations occur when the price moves against you and your position falls below the minimum required level. And stop orders are your safety net to limit damage when things go wrong.

Before risking real money, try simulators. Practicing without pressure teaches you how the market reacts, how liquidations are triggered, and how your orders work in extreme situations. It's the smartest way to learn.