Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you lose more than you invest with leverage?

Can you lose more than you invest with leverage?

ShintoMystic ShintoMystic Wed Mar 26 2025 | 7 answers 1636
I'm wondering if it's possible to lose more money through leverage trading than what I actually invested. Could using leverage potentially put me at risk of losing more than my initial investment? Can you lose more than you invest with leverage?

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Bianca Bianca Fri Mar 28 2025
Negative balance protection is a safety measure that prevents a trader's account from going into debt.

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KimonoElegant KimonoElegant Fri Mar 28 2025
Without this protection, a trader's losses can spiral out of control if the market moves against their position.

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Arianna Arianna Fri Mar 28 2025
Leverage in forex trading can result in significant financial risks.

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SumoHonorable SumoHonorable Fri Mar 28 2025
Traders need to be aware that they might lose more money than they initially invested.

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SarahWilliams SarahWilliams Fri Mar 28 2025
In such cases, the losses can exceed the original investment amount.

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