The 5x or 10x in front of each token (like BTC/USDT 10x, DOGS/USDT 5x) refers to leverage available for trading that pair in the Futures or Margin markets:
Here’s what it means:
5x leverage means you can trade with 5 times the amount of your actual funds.
10x leverage means you can trade with 10 times the amount of your funds.
For example, if you have $100:
With 10x leverage, you can open a position worth $1,000.
With 5x leverage, you can open a position worth $500.
Be careful though — leverage increases both potential profits and potential losses. If the market moves against you, your position can be liquidated quickly.
Let me know share simple example to understand how it works.
Let’s say:
You have $100
You use 10x leverage
You trade BTC/USDT
BTC price = $82,000
Scenario A: Profit
You use your $100 to open a $1,000 position (10x leverage).
If BTC price increases by 1%:
$1,000 × 1% = $10 profit
Your $100 becomes $110 = 10% gain
Scenario B: Loss
If BTC price drops by 1%:
$1,000 × 1% = $10 loss
Your $100 becomes $90 = 10% loss
Now imagine BTC drops 10%…
$1,000 × 10% = $100 loss
You lose your entire $100 — your position gets liquidated.
Key Point:
With 10x leverage, a 1% move = 10% effect on your money — both ways.
