urning $100 into $100,000 in crypto futures is extremely risky and unlikely, but theoretically possible with a disciplined high-risk strategy. One such approach combines the Supertrend indicator with Average True Range (ATR)-based dynamic leverage.
1. The Supertrend Indicator
The Supertrend is a trend-following indicator that signals potential entry and exit points. When the price closes above the Supertrend line, it gives a long signal; when it closes below, it gives a short signal. It’s most effective in trending markets.
Parameters typically include:
- ATR Period: 10
- Multiplier: 2 to 3
2. ATR-Based Dynamic Leverage
ATR measures market volatility. By adapting position size and leverage based on ATR, traders can adjust risk exposure more intelligently.
Here's how to apply it:
- Determine the ATR value for the current time frame (e.g., 15m or 1h).
- Calculate risk per trade (e.g., 1-2% of capital).
- Use the ATR to set stop loss distance.
- Apply leverage so that your stop loss equals your fixed risk. This allows you to increase leverage in low-volatility environments and reduce it during high volatility.
Example Calculation:
- Capital: $100
- Risk per trade: $2 (2%)
- ATR (15m): $50
- Stop loss: 1x ATR = $50
- Position size = $2 / $50 = 0.04 contracts
- With 100x leverage, your position size can be up to $200. But with ATR logic, you adjust leverage to ensure you risk only $2 per trade.
3. Compounding Strategy
The key to growing $100 to $100,000 lies in aggressive compounding:
- Aim for small daily gains (2-5%)
- Compound profits back into future trades
- Reassess and scale leverage as capital grows
4. Risk and Psychology
This strategy is extremely high risk. You must:
- Accept possible total loss of capital
- Stick to stop losses without hesitation
- Avoid revenge trading or emotional decisions
5. Recommended Tools and Platforms
- Use platforms that support high leverage (50x–125x) like Binance Futures or Bybit
- Use TradingView to script or manually trade Supertrend + ATR logic
Conclusion
While the idea of turning $100 into $100,000 is appealing, it requires more than just a strategy. Consistency, discipline, and strong psychological control are essential. The Supertrend + ATR dynamic leverage approach is one way to pursue high gains, but it comes with significant risk and should only be attempted with capital you can afford to lose.