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leverage

[lev-er-ij, lee-ver-] / ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər- /


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The structure lets retail investors trade with leverage that can reach 100 times their posted collateral at some crypto exchanges, with simple directional bets uncomplicated by mechanics like options volatility or decay.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

With discounted valuations, rising output, and leverage to global pricing, these underappreciated players offer a combination of growth and cash flow that the broader market has not yet fully priced in.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Pyongyang now has the leverage to demand a larger exchange with China.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Solving it with lower leverage rather than price makes sense to us because if you start out conservative, it gives you more cushion if you’re wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She couldn’t drop down into the water for leverage.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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