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

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March 21, 2025 at 11:45 #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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- March 25, 2025 at 07:51 #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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  - March 26, 2025 at 16:52 #198458 Reply
    Bricks&Mortar
    Noted. What assets tho?
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  - March 27, 2025 at 08:05 #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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  - March 28, 2025 at 07:24 #198511 Reply
    Bricks&Mortar
    Can you explain what you mean by price slippage? How will that affect my trading setup?
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- March 25, 2025 at 07:51 #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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- March 25, 2025 at 12:23 #198416 Reply
  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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  - March 26, 2025 at 16:52 #198457 Reply
    Steve
    Well said 👍
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  - March 26, 2025 at 16:52 #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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- March 26, 2025 at 16:52 #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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- March 27, 2025 at 08:04 #198473 Reply
  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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