Technical Definition
Leverage Trading (Margin Trading)
Borrowing funds from an exchange to amplify position size (e.g., 10x leverage turns $1,000 into $10,000 exposure).
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✦ Key Insight
Why It Matters: Magnifies profits (and losses) dramatically — core to futures/perps trading but responsible for most liquidations. How It Works: Deposit margin (collateral); exchange lends the rest. Price moves multiply your P&L; liquidation occurs if margin falls too low. Common Mistakes: Over
✕ Common Misconceptions
It is often mistaken for similar sounding terms, but the technical implementation is distinct.
Detailed Explanation
Why It Matters:
Magnifies profits (and losses) dramatically — core to futures/perps trading but responsible for most liquidations.
How It Works:
Deposit margin (collateral); exchange lends the rest. Price moves multiply your P&L; liquidation occurs if margin falls too low.
Common Mistakes:
Over-leveraging (use 3–5x max as beginner); no stop-loss; ignoring funding rates.
FAQs
Is leverage safe for beginners? Only low levels with strict risk rules (max 1–2% account risk per trade).
What’s liquidation price? Calculated by entry, leverage, and maintenance margin — always know it before entering.
In Practice
“10x long on ETH at $3,000 — 5% rise = 50% profit on your capital; 5% drop = liquidation.”