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DeFi Leverage

Definition

DeFi Leverage indicates the utilization of borrowed capital or assets within decentralized finance protocols to magnify potential profits or market exposure. This approach typically involves pledging existing digital assets to obtain additional assets, which are then employed to secure further positions, thereby augmenting the user’s market presence. It is made possible by open lending protocols and margin trading platforms within the decentralized system. While it offers the prospect of amplified earnings, it also considerably raises the danger of significant losses, including asset liquidation, due to market instability.