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Crypto Derivatives Research & Market Analysis

Independent research and analysis covering crypto derivatives, leverage trading, exchange architecture, liquidation systems, funding markets, collateral frameworks, and market structure.

Leverage.Trading publishes risk-first analysis based on exchange documentation, market data, public sources, platform mechanics, and aggregated first-party research where relevant. Our work focuses on understanding how leveraged markets function and how risk develops within real trading environments.

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Kraken’s New US Margin Product Offers 10x Leverage, but Some Collateral Is Discounted by Up to 40%

Kraken’s newly launched US spot margin product allows eligible retail traders to access up to 10x leverage through a CFTC-registered entity. The launch focused attention on leverage availability, borrowing costs, and access for retail traders. Less attention was given to…

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US Retail Crypto Traders Checked Risk 2x More Than Global Average

U.S. Retail Crypto Derivatives Traders Ran 2× More Risk Checks Than the Global Average in 2025

In the second half of 2025, data from Leverage.Trading’s risk calculators showed that U.S. retail crypto derivatives traders checked their liquidation risk about twice as often per trader as the global average during high-volatility periods. In practical terms, this means…

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Crypto Contract & Derivatives Risk Report

December 2025 Crypto Contract & Derivatives Risk Report — U.S. vs Global

Exclusive behavioral data from Leverage.Trading shows that retail traders approached December’s crypto volatility with discipline rather than panic. Instead of exiting derivatives markets, traders slowed down, reassessed exposure, and selectively planned contract and futures positions around major macro and crypto-specific…

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