Accuracy is leverage. A single incorrect number or outdated rule can tilt a trading strategy from solid to dangerous. That’s why every piece on Leverage.Trading goes through a fact-checking process before it reaches you.
Why We Fact-Check
Markets move fast, and crypto futures move even faster. Funding rates shift within hours, fees change without notice, and regulators update policies mid-cycle. Traders can’t afford to rely on guesswork.
We treat fact-checking as risk management for information — ensuring what you read reflects real conditions, not outdated noise.
Where Our Facts Come From
We only cite sources that carry weight:
- Official exchange documentation → fee tables, margin rules, and product pages from Binance, BYDFi, Phemex, BTCC, and others.
- Regulatory bodies → FinCEN, SEC, FCA, ESMA, and other authorities.
- Established financial publishers → Investopedia, NerdWallet, and other outlets that professionals already trust.
- First-party data → usage patterns from our calculators and insights published in the Global Leverage & Risk Report.
Every claim ties back to one of these anchors. If it can’t be verified, it doesn’t make it into print.
How the Process Works
- Research → Collect figures, definitions, and context from primary documents.
- Verification → Cross-check against at least one independent source.
- Testing → Run numbers through our calculators to confirm outcomes.
- Editorial review → Assess clarity, neutrality, and practical accuracy before publishing.
This workflow is reinforced by our Research Methodology and Review Process.
Keeping Content Current
We don’t just publish once and walk away. To keep content in line with reality:
- Each article shows a visible “Last Updated” date.
- Evergreen guides are revisited on a rolling basis.
- Platform reviews are refreshed when fees, leverage limits, or rules change.
The goal: no trader should act on outdated info.
Who Does the Fact-Checking
Fact-checking is led by Anton Palovaara (Founder & Chief Editor), who has 15+ years across equities, forex, and crypto derivatives. Real trading experience in margin and futures informs how each claim is reviewed.
When a topic requires added scrutiny, for example, a new regulatory framework, we consult external subject-matter experts. You can learn more about our team on the About and Leadership pages.
Corrections
Mistakes happen, even with checks. If you spot one, email us at hello@leverage.trading. Every correction is verified and logged. Transparency beats silence.
Our Commitment
Traders survive on accurate numbers. We fact-check to make sure those numbers hold up. It’s how we build trust, reduce risk, and keep Leverage.Trading independent of hype.
FAQ
What does “fact-checked” mean here?
That all major claims, figures, and definitions have been validated against primary or highly reputable sources.
Do you accept reader input?
Yes. If you flag something off, we investigate. If it’s wrong, we update.
What about affiliate-linked platforms?
They’re checked the same way as non-partner platforms. Compensation never overrides accuracy. Our Affiliate Disclosure explains how partnerships work.