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What Is Leverage in Forex Trading?

In this complete leverage forex trading guide, we will break down the concept of trading the forex markets in full detail. You will learn how it works, how to trade with leverage, what the benefits and drawbacks are, and much…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • September 4, 2022
  • Education

How To Choose The Optimal Leverage For Crypto

Choosing the optimal leverage for crypto trading isn’t as simple as picking a random ratio like 10x, 50x, or 100x. The right leverage depends on your trading style, the volatility of the coin, and how much risk you can realistically…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • August 14, 2022
  • Education

15 Crypto Leverage Trading Strategies to Boost Profits

Crypto’s volatility can be both a gift and a curse — and when you layer in leverage, the stakes get even higher. For traders who want to maximize opportunity while keeping risks in check, strategy is everything. On Leverage.Trading, we’ve…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • July 24, 2022
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Why Do Brokers Offer Leverage To Retail Investors?

Why do brokers offer leverage to retail traders, how do they profit from it, and what’s in it for you as a trader? It’s not just generosity or risk-taking. Leverage increases trade sizes, which means more spreads or fees for…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • July 10, 2022
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What Does 1:100 Leverage Mean?

Understanding what 1:100 leverage means isn’t just about memorizing a ratio, it’s about grasping how a powerful tool can transform both your profit potential and your risk exposure. In trading terms, 1:100 (or 100x) leverage means controlling a position one…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • June 12, 2022
  • Education

How To Use Leverage In Long-Term Investing To Increase Returns

I’ve traded through bull markets, bear markets, and those grinding sideways years that test your patience, and one thing has always been true: if you can control risk, leverage can be a powerful ally, even in long-term investing. While most…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • June 4, 2022
Best leverage ratios
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Best Leverage For A Small Account ($10, $100, $200, $500, $1000)

Choosing the right leverage isn’t about guessing — it’s about survival. I’ve traded through market surges, flash crashes, and everything in between, and I can tell you that the fastest way small accounts disappear is by using more leverage than…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • May 8, 2022
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10 Steps Of Top Risk Management In Leverage Trading

Leverage trading is a high-reward, high-risk arena, and without proper risk management, even a single trade can wipe out your account. As someone who has traded through volatile markets and coached hundreds of traders, I can tell you that the…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • May 2, 2022
Liquidation explained
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What is Liquidation in Trading?

Liquidation is one of the most feared words in a trader’s vocabulary — and for good reason. In leveraged markets, liquidation means your position has lost so much value that your margin can no longer support it, forcing your broker…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • April 24, 2022
  • Education

36 Leverage Trading Tips For Beginners & Advanced Traders

In this guide, I will list my 36 most valuable tips for all new investors who are planning to use borrowed funds to increase their earnings and overall results. You probably wonder, what can go wrong? I can tell you…

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  • Anton Palovaara
  • April 17, 2022
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