LeveX now offers 500x leverage on BTC and ETH futures contracts, putting the platform among a small group of exchanges offering maximum margin multiples for experienced traders.
With 500x leverage, traders can access $500,000 in market exposure with $1,000 in margin. The feature is available now across eligible trading pairs.
What 500x Leverage Enables
Maximum leverage serves specific strategies employed by experienced market participants:
Scalping Operations: High-frequency traders executing dozens of small-profit positions benefit from the capital efficiency that 500x leverage provides.
Hedging Strategies: Traders using futures to hedge spot holdings can implement precise protection with minimal capital allocation.
Arbitrage Opportunities: Capturing small price discrepancies between markets becomes profitable when using maximum multiples on micro-spreads.
Professional Capital Deployment: Institutional and semi-professional traders managing larger portfolios can maintain diversified exposure while preserving capital reserves.
Responsible Trading Guidelines
At 500x leverage, adverse price movement under 1% can trigger liquidation. Bitcoin commonly experiences 1% price swings within minutes during normal market conditions.
Recommendations for high leverage trading:
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Start with 5x-20x leverage to understand platform mechanics before considering higher multiples
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Always use stop-loss orders to close positions before reaching liquidation thresholds
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Risk only 1-3% of total account balance on any single leveraged position
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Calculate exact liquidation prices before opening positions
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Monitor positions actively with constant attention to market movements
Review our comprehensive guide on leverage and margin management for fundamental understanding.
How to Enable 500x Leverage
Accessing maximum leverage requires a one-time opt-in:
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Navigate to Margin Mode settings when opening a futures position
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Adjust the leverage slider above 150x
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Follow the notification taking you to the settings menu to complete the opt-in confirmation
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500x becomes available immediately on BTC and ETH pairs
The opt-in ensures traders consciously choose maximum leverage rather than inadvertently selecting extreme multiples.
The LeveX Way
The 500x option complements LeveX's advanced trading features including Multi-Trade Mode multiple simultaneous positions on the same pair), comprehensive order types, and integrated community trading features where users share strategies and insights.
LeveX serves over 300,000 active traders with fees as low as 0.0060% for qualified users and maintains 100%+ Proof of Reserves verified through public Merkle Tree system.
The platform holds an 'A' security rating from cer.live, ranking among the top 15 most secure exchanges globally.
Getting Started
The 500x leverage feature is available now on LeveX futures trading for users who complete the opt-in process.
Review our futures trading guide and contact support through 24/7 chat for questions about high leverage trading.