What’s the fastest way to turn $500 into $10k day trading?

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  • #198320 Reply
    Bricks&Mortar

      What’s the fastest way to turn $500 into $10k day trading? Do I use leverage and what do I trade?

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      • #198388 Reply
        Steve

          If you’re serious about day trading, focus on learning proper risk management, position sizing, and building a skillset instead of getting rich quick.

          To do what you’re talking about you’d need to trade with high leverage and volatile assets, but this is extremely difficult and highly risky. It’s not a sensible approach if you’re a beginner.

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            Bricks&Mortar

              Noted. What assets tho?

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            • #198472 Reply
              Steve

                The most volatile assets are, of course, cryptos. Smaller cap stocks and exotic currencies too, but you’ve got a host of things to contend with there from price slippage to high trading costs.

                But I would listen to everyone on this thread about the risks…

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              • #198511 Reply
                Bricks&Mortar

                  Can you explain what you mean by price slippage? How will that affect my trading setup?

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                  Steve

                    Price slippage happens when the price you expect and the price you actually get are different. It’s more common in volatile and low-liquidity markets like crypto due to rapid price changes.

                    Let us say you place a buy order for Bitcoin at $100,000, but by the time the order executes, the price jumps to $100,500 – that’s slippage. It can also work the other way. You might sell Ethereum at $2000, but if the price suddenly drops to $1,850 before execution, you get less than expected.

                    If you’re trading strategy relies on small margin then this can make a dent in your planned returns.

                    Do you get what I mean?

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                • #198389 Reply
                  Raye

                    If you want to turn $500 into $10,000 day trading, just plop a minus sign in front of the 10,000, then boom, your mission is accomplished! You’ll go from ‘risky investor’ to ‘bankrupt speed trader’ in record time!

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                    Christian Harris
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                      The fastest way to turn $500 into $10k day trading? That’s like trying to summit Everest in flip-flops.

                      While leverage can amplify gains, it’ll also vaporise your account faster than you can say “margin call” if you’re inexperienced. 💥

                      For context: To hit $10k, you’d need a 1,900% return. Even top-tier traders rarely pull 5% daily.

                      Instead of chasing unicorns, treat trading like a marathon, not a sprint. Most blow up accounts chasing home runs – aim for singles and doubles while building skills. 🔥

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                      • #198457 Reply
                        Steve

                          Well said 👍

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                        • #198459 Reply
                          Bricks&Mortar

                            But what happens if I go big on the right trades I’ve prepped for? Is it really that unrtealistic?

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                        • #198461 Reply
                          BE29

                            This is a really worrying question to read. Leverage magnifies B-O-T-H your gains and your losses, so while you could, in theory, hit a home run, you’re just as likely to wipe out and lose that $500… or more!

                            Patience and strategy, my friend – that’s the route!

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                            George@C12

                              The fastest way is to lose the urgency and focus on what matters: education, risk management, and developing a robust day trading strategy.

                              Ignore whatever you’ve seen on TikTok and YouTube – there aren’t any shortcuts.

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                                LayBackLiam

                                  Man, some of the people I see on social media drive me crazy. Acting like flipping $500 into $10K is just a couple of lucky trades and a little patience. Hate to break it to you, but if it were that easy, everyone would be rolling in cash. Take it from those of us who’ve been in the game for years – REAL trading and investing ain’t a get-rich-quick scheme.

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