Strategy · Speculation
PERP TREND WITH LEVERAGE
BullishUndefined riskAdvanced
Overview
Use 3-5x perpetual leverage on confirmed BTC/ETH trends. Tight stops and disciplined sizing transform small wins into outsized R-multiples.
Setup
- 1.Confirm trend with daily close above 50-day EMA and rising 200-day MA.
- 2.Enter at pullback to the 20-day EMA on a bullish reversal candle.
- 3.Use isolated margin, not cross — limits cascade risk to the position.
- 4.Set leverage between 3-5x; never exceed 10x even on conviction.
- 5.Place stop just below the swing low; risk no more than 1% of account.
- 6.Trail stop daily; aim for 3R+ winners by letting trends run.
Max profit
Leverage × underlying move minus funding costs (5x BTC trends regularly produce 50-150% leg-ups).
Max loss
Liquidation = 100% of position margin. Tight risk-per-trade limits account damage.
Breakeven
Entry plus fees and accumulated funding.
When to use
In strong, established trends with clear pullback structures and benign funding (<0.03% per 8h).
When to avoid
In choppy markets. When funding is extreme. With money you cannot afford to lose entirely.