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Does the Maximum Leverage Apply to All Cryptocurrencies Equally?

No, the maximum leverage does not apply to all cryptocurrencies equally. Exchanges offer the highest leverage for the most liquid and least volatile major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Altcoins, which are typically less liquid and more volatile, are offered significantly lower maximum leverage, often capped at 20x or 50x, due to the higher risk of liquidation and market manipulation.

How Does Leverage Offered by an Exchange Influence the Required Initial Margin?
How Do Options Contracts Relate to the Volatility of Low-Difficulty Altcoins?
Why Is the Bid-Offer Spread Often Wider for Low-Cap Altcoins Compared to Highly Liquid Assets like Bitcoin Futures?
Are There Derivative Products like Options and Futures Specifically for Cryptocurrencies?