Risk Management

Comprehensive guide to managing risk and protecting your capital in perpetual contract trading

Understanding Trading Risks

Perpetual contract trading involves significant risks. Understanding and managing these risks is crucial for long-term success.

Market Risk

Price volatility can lead to rapid losses, especially with leverage

Liquidation Risk

Insufficient margin can result in forced position closure

Position Sizing

Proper position sizing is the foundation of risk management. Never risk more than you can afford to lose.

The 1% Rule

Never risk more than 1-2% of your total account balance on a single trade.

Example Calculation

Account Balance:$10,000
Risk per Trade (1%):$100
Entry Price:$45,000
Stop Loss:$43,500
Risk per Unit:$1,500
Position Size:0.067 BTC
Leverage Management

Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. Use it wisely to enhance returns while managing risk.

Conservative (2-5x)

Lower risk, suitable for beginners and volatile markets

Moderate (5-10x)

Balanced approach for experienced traders

Aggressive (10x+)

High risk, requires expert knowledge and strict discipline

Liquidation Price Calculation

Your liquidation price depends on your leverage and margin. Higher leverage means closer liquidation prices.

Formula: Liquidation Price = Entry Price Γ— (1 Β± 1/Leverage)
SunPerp Risk Control

SunPerp implements multiple layers of risk control to protect traders and maintain market stability.

Auto-Deleveraging (ADL)

In extreme market conditions, profitable positions may be automatically reduced to cover losses from liquidated positions.

Priority: Highest profit + lowest margin ratio

Insurance Fund

Covers losses when liquidated positions cannot be closed at bankruptcy price, protecting other traders.

Funded by liquidation fees and trading profits

Circuit Breakers

Trading may be temporarily halted during extreme price movements to prevent cascading liquidations and allow markets to stabilize.

Risk Management Checklist

Before Trading

  • ☐ Set maximum risk per trade (1-2%)
  • ☐ Calculate position size based on stop loss
  • ☐ Choose appropriate leverage
  • ☐ Plan entry and exit points
  • ☐ Check market conditions and volatility

During Trading

  • ☐ Monitor margin levels closely
  • ☐ Stick to your trading plan
  • ☐ Don't move stop losses against you
  • ☐ Consider partial profit taking
  • ☐ Stay informed about market news