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Position Sizing & Leverage Hub

Position Sizing & Leverage Hub

Build a position sizing system and learn leverage, margin, and liquidation risk.

This hub groups the Position Sizing & Leverage path. Start with the pillar guide, then move through the focused topics.

Hub visual with sizing blocks and leverage markers.

Learning Path

Follow these lessons in order to build your understanding step by step.

1

Position Sizing in Trading: The Complete Guide (Spot, Margin, Futures) + Examples

Learn position sizing step-by-step for spot, margin, and futures. Use risk %, stop-loss distance, and leverage correctly to control losses and trade consistently.

2

Futures Position Sizing: Margin vs Notional (Don’t Confuse Them)

Learn futures position sizing the right way. Understand margin vs notional, how leverage affects liquidation, and how to keep risk fixed per trade.

3

Leverage Explained: Why 10× Isn’t “More Risk” (If You Size Correctly)

Leverage myths break accounts. Learn what leverage really changes, how to use it safely, and why position size + stop define risk—not leverage alone.

4

Liquidation vs Stop-Loss: The Difference That Blows Up Futures Accounts

Stop-loss and liquidation are not the same. Learn how liquidation happens, why stops can fail in volatile markets, and how to avoid forced exits.

5

Position Sizing Examples: 10 Real Trades (Spot + Futures) With Calculations

Learn position sizing with real examples. See how risk %, stop distance, and leverage affect position size for spot and futures trades.