Position Details
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Typically 0.5% on Binance, Bybit for BTC
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Leverage and Liquidation Risk
Leverage amplifies both gains and losses. At 10× leverage, a 10% adverse move wipes your entire margin. Most exchanges add a maintenance margin requirement, causing liquidation before you hit zero margin.
Safe Leverage Guidelines
- 2–3× leverage: Conservative, long-term position trading
- 5–10× leverage: Active trading with strict stop losses
- 10–25× leverage: High risk, short-term scalping only
- 25×+ leverage: Extreme risk, avoid unless professional