# Leverage

Leverage in perpetual futures trading refers to the use of borrowed funds or margin to control a position that is larger than the trader's available capital.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Leverage enables traders to potentially amplify their profits or losses by providing them with greater market exposure.</mark>

<mark style="color:yellow;">Traders should be cautious when using leverage and consider their risk tolerance carefully, as well as use appropriate risk management strategies to limit their exposure to potential losses.</mark>

Prodigy cross margin trading supports a maximum leverage of <mark style="color:yellow;">20x</mark>.