Options and Leverage Trading
Leverage trading is a popular strategy among traders seeking amplified returns, especially in the volatile crypto markets. However, with high rewards come significant risks. Liquidations are common in futures trading, often resulting in substantial losses. For instance, on August 5, 2024, a significant market decline led to the liquidation of nearly 300,000 crypto traders from their leveraged positions or collateral trades, according to data from Coinglass. Reference
Disclaimer:
This article is purely instructional and is not financial advice. Long options trading comes with strategic advantages and risks, including the potential loss of the entire premium paid. While long options avoid the liquidation risks associated with futures, if the option expires out of the money, the premium is lost. Additionally, shorting options carries significant risks and is not discussed in this article.