# Common Beginner Mistakes

It is easy to fall into these mistakes when you first start :

* Using **max leverage** beacuse you can
* Going **All-in** on a single trade
* Not using any **stop losses** or **invalidation levels**
* **Overexposure** to highly illiquid pairs the can easily be manipulated
* Trading out of **boredom** instead of waiting for clean setups

Avoid making these mistakes at all costs, remember there is no rush when it comes to perp trading