Why Do I Only Use Up to 3x Leverage?
When I first started trading contracts, I experimented with high leverage—
10x, 20x, even 50x.
Just one wave of market volatility could flip my entire account.
At the time, it felt thrilling.
I thought I could control both the market and my emotions.
But with time, I learned a hard truth:
High-leverage trading depends more on luck than skill.
Eventually, I set a strict rule for myself:
Use only 2–3x leverage.
And here’s why:
1. Greater margin for error
In a volatile market full of shakeouts and sudden swings,
2–3x leverage gives your position breathing room.
Small fluctuations are less likely to wipe you out.
2. A more stable mindset
Lower leverage lets me stick to my trading plan.
I don’t feel glued to the screen, anxious about every tick.
It gives me the space to think clearly and act rationally.
3. Longer survival equals better profitability
Liquidation often isn’t about huge losses—
It’s about excessive leverage and oversized positions.
Even a small pullback can take you out.
But with low leverage, I can consistently take small gains,
grow my account steadily,
and stay in the game long term.
Some say 3x leverage is too slow, not exciting enough.
But I’m not chasing speed—
I’m building longevity.
The quiet confidence that comes from growing my account steadily.
In trading, it’s not a race to see who can make 10x fastest.
It’s a test of who can stay consistent through the chaos.
