Leverage vs Position Sizing

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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Position Sizing
intermediate
risk

The process of calculating the exact trade size to allocate based on account balance, risk percentage per trade, and the distance between entry price and stop-loss level.

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