i dont think that will work. wait until real sums are involved and see what happens.
its not a business model to pay users for their own mistakes unless the system is rigged in some way anyway. just my opinion.
one has to wonder why the exchange gives away their own money. trying to make the speculators feel that everything is fine and dandy in crypto gambling land ?
how about " Well, I did apply to your company to improve, so we should rather have a conversation about the money I expect than what I currently have. Here is what I want to get paid [insert number 20% higher than what you really would settle for].... Does it fit into your range ? "
That gives enough room but also leaves enough chance to go on in the interview. Remind yourself that getting a job at a price that you set by yourself is better than being afraid of loosing out the opportunity to max out to the limit. Good staff always gets a second chance !