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STRATEGIES

Margin Trading

Definition

Margin trading involves borrowing funds to trade larger positions than your account balance allows. Traders post collateral and can be liquidated if positions move against them significantly.

Example

💡 Example

You deposit $1000 ETH as collateral and borrow $2000 USDC to buy more ETH, creating a leveraged long position that can be liquidated if ETH drops.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Liquidation risk
  • Interest payments
  • Margin calls
  • Enhanced volatility exposure

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