Leverage increases exposure
At roughly 10x leverage, a notional position can be about ten times the margin. A small percentage move in the underlying can therefore create a much larger percentage change relative to the margin.
Simple math is not the exchange formula
A simple long estimate such as entry price × (1 − 1/leverage) is useful for intuition only. Exchanges also use maintenance margin, fees, risk tiers and other rules, so always check the platform value before placing a trade.
Choose maximum loss before leverage
Instead of asking which leverage is best, define the maximum currency loss you will accept. Then combine stop distance and position size to keep the loss within that limit.
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