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Position sizing, margin, liquidation, collateral, leverage, and the operational controls required before a trade is opened.

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Risk ManagementJanuary 23, 20261257 words

50x and 100x Leverage: Liquidation Math Before the Trade

See why advertised leverage is not a risk budget, how maintenance margin and fees shrink the cushion, and how collateral, mark prices, and liquidation engines shape the real outcome.

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