Maximum Leverage Restrictions

Constraint

Maximum leverage restrictions function as systemic boundaries imposed by cryptocurrency exchanges and derivatives platforms to mitigate the risk of catastrophic account insolvency. These limits dictate the maximum ratio of borrowed capital against a trader’s initial margin, effectively capping the total open interest a participant can sustain relative to their equity. By formalizing these thresholds, platforms prevent excessive market volatility caused by rapid, cascading liquidations during periods of sudden price correction.