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Futures practice
Leverage, margin and liquidation in the simulated futures desk.
What is futures practice?
Simulated leveraged long or short positions on supported instruments, funded by your practice balance.
How is leverage limited?
There is a maximum leverage set by the platform, shown on the Futures page. You cannot choose more than that.
What is margin?
The practice funds you put up to open the position. Your potential loss on a position is limited to that margin.
What is the liquidation price?
The price at which your margin is fully lost and the position is closed. Higher leverage places it closer to your entry price.
Are real funds at risk?
No. Futures here are practice only. But leverage still magnifies losses in practice, which is the lesson.
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