# Leverage Leverage represents the ratio by which you can increase your purchasing power beyond the initial margin (collateral). A 3x leverage means that you can buy three times more than your collateral. If you put in $100 as collateral, you can purchase $300 worth of futures contracts. With 50x leverage, the maximum purchase value would be $5,000 based on $100 collateral. {% hint style="danger" %} Exercise caution when choosing your leverage level. Higher leverage increases the risk of liquidation. Trading with leverage carries significant risks. DMEX is not liable for any losses incurred due to poor trading decisions. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dmex.app/orders/leverage.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.