Leverage vs Perpetual Futures

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Leverage
intermediate
risk

The use of borrowed capital to increase position size beyond available funds, amplifying potential profits and losses while introducing liquidation risk and margin call obligations.

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Perpetual Futures
intermediate
strategy

Leveraged cryptocurrency derivative contracts with no expiration date, enabling traders to take long or short positions with up to 100x leverage, settling continuously through funding rates that keep contract prices aligned with spot market values.

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