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BUSINESSMay 21 · 03:37 UTCR/BITCOIN/u/bigbig-Jeff

Fear of negative balance/debt on leverage: Can I lose more than 100% of my principal?

A trader seeks clarification on the risks of leveraged Bitcoin trading, specifically whether negative equity and deficit situations are possible if an exchange fails to liquidate a position quickly during rapid market crashes. The user confirms they understand the risk of losing their entire principal but are concerned about owing money to the exchange.

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