Margin trading can drain your account fast if you don't know what you're doing—and honestly, most people lose money on their first attempts.

Want to test the waters? Start with a tiny position. Really tiny. Get comfortable with how the mechanics work before you even think about cranking up your exposure. The market will teach you lessons, some expensive ones, but that's part of the game.

I've definitely paid my tuition to this market. Hard-earned losses, but they stuck with me more than any tutorial ever could.