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(In crypto trading, leverage refers to using borrowed capital to make trades. Leverage trading can amplify your buying or selling power, allowing you to trade larger amounts. So even if your initial capital is small, you can use it as collateral to make leveraged trades. While leveraged trading can multiply your potential profits, it is also subject to high risk - especially in the volatile crypto market. Be careful when using leverage to trade crypto. It may lead to substantial losses if the mar) |
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Revision as of 13:31, 26 April 2022
Leverage refers to using borrowed capital to trade cryptocurrencies or other financial assets. It amplifies your buying or selling power so you can trade with more capital than what you currently have in your wallet. Depending on the crypto exchange you trade on, you could borrow up to 100 times your account balance.
The amount of leverage is described as a ratio, such as 1:5 (5x), 1:10 (10x), or 1:20 (20x). It shows how many times your initial capital is multiplied. For example, imagine that you have $100 in your exchange account but want to open a position worth $1,000 in bitcoin (BTC). With a 10x leverage, your $100 will have the same buying power as $1,000.
You can use leverage to trade different crypto derivatives. The common types of leveraged trading include margin trading, leveraged tokens, and futures contracts.
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