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What is Leverage.Trading?

Leverage.Trading is an independent research and education platform built to help traders understand, manage, and master leveraged markets. We combine data-driven insights, proprietary calculators, and transparent platform reviews to make complex strategies easier and safer to navigate.

Founded by trader and analyst Anton Palovaara, Leverage.Trading was created to close the knowledge gap around high-risk instruments like margin contracts, crypto futures, and derivatives. The platform provides tools and guides trusted by thousands of traders across more than 200 countries.

Our mission is simple: to help traders stay in control. From explaining core concepts to analyzing market behavior, we deliver the clarity traders need to avoid costly mistakes.

Beyond education, Leverage.Trading publishes original research such as the Global Leverage & Risk Report, offering first-party data on trader behavior. These insights are cited by journalists and referenced by leading financial media outlets.

Leverage.Trading is shaping the future of how traders learn, measure, and apply leverage — with transparency and real-world data at the center.
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Leverage.Trading Announces BYDFi Collaboration to Elevate Risk-First Leverage Trading

We’re partnering with BYDFi to bring traders a comprehensive suite of pro-grade calculators — from liquidation and leverage ratios to position sizing, margin, funding, and day-trading simulations. BYDFi serves more than one million users across 190+ countries and is recognized as a risk-first exchange in high-leverage markets. Together, we’re making risk control simpler, clearer, and built into every decision.

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2025 Mobile dominance

Mobile-First Leverage Trading Hit 85% — Highest on Record

From July 14 to August 14, more than four out of five leveraged trades (85%) happened on mobile — the highest share on record. The surge lined up with the period’s sharpest market moves, showing how risk decisions were made on the go as headlines hit.

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27,416 unique traders 1.4M trade setups 94+ countries

Key Findings (Last 30 Days)

14 Jul → 14 Aug | First-party aggregated usage signals
Short Squeeze in the Data

Liquidation Tool Usage Spiked 3–5x on July 11

On July 10, liquidation checks looked normal. By July 11, they were 5x higher — hours before Bitcoin’s $1.29B short wipeout. Traders in India, Türkiye, and the United States rushed to liquidation calculators at 3–5x their normal pace; engagement times doubled.

Risk Guardrails

Southeast Asia Traders Doubled Stop-Loss Checks Ahead of $120K Bitcoin Whipsaw

As Bitcoin surged to $120K on July 14 and pulled back the next day, stop-loss and liquidation tool usage in Vietnam and the Philippines nearly doubled, just before $300M+ wipeouts on July 15–16.

Options Expiry

23% Spike in Risk-Checks Before Options Expiry Sparked $500M+ Liquidations

Liquidation and margin safety tool usage surged 23% globally during July 24–26 — right before Bitcoin swung $5K intraday and $500M+ was liquidated.

Popular Education Topics

High-impact concepts explained clearly and concisely.

What Is Crypto Contract Trading? →

Understand how contract-based trading works and how it differs from spot markets.

What Is Crypto Margin Trading? →

Learn how traders borrow funds to amplify position size and trading power.

What Are COIN-M Futures? →

Explore coin-margined futures contracts and how they use crypto as collateral.

What Are USDT-M Futures? →

Learn how USDT-margined futures work and why they’re popular with stablecoin traders.

What Are Perpetual Futures Contracts? →

Understand the mechanics of perpetual swaps and how they differ from dated futures.

What Is A Margin Call? →

Discover what triggers margin calls and how to avoid forced liquidations.

What Is Over-Leveraging In Trading? →

Understand the dangers of excessive leverage and how it leads to rapid losses.

What Is Liquidation In Leverage Trading? →

Get to grips with liquidation thresholds and how they impact leveraged positions.

How Does Leverage Trading Affect Profit? →

See how leverage multiplies both gains and losses — and how to manage the tradeoff.

Did You Know?
Did you know crypto contracts mimic spot price but behave like derivatives?— One wrong move, and you’re paying for both volatility and leverage.
Did you know 75% of crypto traders don’t use stop-losses?— Until they learn the hard way.
Did you know margin calls happen even when you’re right about direction?— Learn how timing kills good trades.
Did you know one Bitcoin crash wiped $860M in open positions in 12 hours?— Are you protected for the next one?
Did you know most traders use more leverage than they understand?— Try our leverage calculator first.
Did you know leverage ratios above 20x increase liquidation odds by 10x?— See how small mistakes cost big.
Did you know you can be liquidated before your stop-loss hits?— Depends on your margin type.
Did you know many exchanges default to Cross Margin?— And most users don’t realize it.
Did you know your position can be closed if others get liquidated?— That’s how cascading liquidations work.
Did you know funding fees can eat your profits in crypto futures?— Most traders forget to check the rate before opening a position.
Did you know perpetual contracts never expire?— But that doesn’t mean you can hold them forever.
Did you know trading futures without a liquidation price strategy is gambling?— Smart traders calculate risk before they enter, not after.
Did you know market crashes often begin in the futures market?— Spot follows derivatives. Not the other way around.
Did you know 10x leverage means a 10% move liquidates you?— That’s one tweet away from losing everything.
Did you know margin requirements change during high volatility?— And they can increase without notice.
Did you know even 3x leverage can lead to a margin call in stocks?— Leverage isn’t just for crypto degenerates.
Did you know Cross Margin links all your trades together?— One bad trade can take down your entire balance.
Did you know most traders don’t understand the margin ratio formula?— Learn it once, and you’ll never trade blind again.
Did you know regulated forex brokers cap leverage at 30:1 in Europe?— There’s a reason they don’t let you go higher.
Did you know stock brokers offer leverage via margin accounts?— But you’ll pay interest — even if you lose.
Did you know the biggest forex losses in history were from leverage?— One mistake cost Barings Bank $1.4 billion.
Did you know using leverage on low-volume stocks increases slippage?— You may exit the trade far worse than you planned.
Did you know overnight fees in forex can flip your ROI negative?— Holding costs matter more than entry sometimes.

Guides Preferred by Our Traders

Practical strategies and risk frameworks for traders ready to level up.

Best Leverage For A Small Account →

Find out how much leverage you should actually use with a limited balance.

Best Lot Size For Small Accounts →

Learn how to match your lot size to account size to avoid overexposure.

Cross Vs Isolated Margin →

Compare these margin types and choose the one with better risk control.

How Lot Size & Leverage Work Together →

See how lot size and leverage combine to shape profit, risk, and margin use.

Leverage Trading Fees & Costs Explained →

Break down all trading fees: funding, spreads, commissions, and hidden costs.

20 Leverage Trading Strategies →

Explore tactical setups for both high and low leverage environments.

15 Crypto Leverage Strategies →

Strategies tailored to crypto volatility, funding, and momentum setups.

Day Trading With Leverage →

A full walkthrough of intraday risk, entries, exits, and leverage rules.

Top 10 Risk Management Tips →

Apply the rules real traders use to manage position size, loss limits, and stress.

Learn to Calculate Your Leveraged Trades

Curious how leverage affects your trade? Here’s how position size and outcomes scale with different leverage levels.

Scenario 1
Account: $1000
Leverage: 25x
Market Gain: 2%
Profit: $500
Scenario 2
Account: $1000
Leverage: 25x
Market Gain: 12%
Profit: $3000
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Calculate profit, margin, and liquidation for crypto futures.

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Find the price level at which your leveraged trade gets liquidated.

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Estimate funding fees based on leverage, size, and duration.

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Define your exact lot size based on risk parameters.

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