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Leverage Positions

Definition

Leverage positions involve using borrowed capital to amplify potential investment returns in financial markets. In digital asset trading, this means controlling a larger amount of cryptocurrency with a relatively small initial capital outlay, known as margin. While leverage can significantly magnify gains from favorable price movements, it also proportionally increases potential losses. Traders employ leverage to enhance exposure to market movements, but it carries substantial risk due to the possibility of rapid liquidation.