Advanced Strategies

Once you understand the basics of opening and managing positions in Portal, you can apply more advanced strategies to optimize your trading, better manage risk, and improve your results.

This page shares techniques and best practices for using leverage more strategically.

Scaling Into Positions

Instead of opening your full position at once, consider scaling into it.

Start with a partial size (e.g., 25%–50% of your intended position).
Add to the position only if the market moves in your favor.

This strategy helps reduce initial risk and avoids being fully committed at a bad entry price.

Dynamic Collateral Management

Proactively manage your collateral based on changing market conditions:

Add collateral if your margin level moves into medium or high-risk zones.
Consider boosting collateral ahead of known volatility events (e.g., CPI reports, major news).
Avoid withdrawing collateral unless your margin level is strong (well above 1.5).

💡 Think of collateral as your safety buffer — strengthen it when the market becomes uncertain.

Strategic Use of Leverage

Leverage is a tool — but it needs to be used carefully:

Use lower leverage (2x–4x) for longer-term positions where you expect slower moves.
Reserve higher leverage (6x–10x) for very short-term trades where you're actively monitoring the market.
Higher leverage tightens your margin for error and demands faster reactions.

⚠️ Max leverage increases your potential gains but also drastically increases liquidation risk.

Should I always use max leverage?

No. 10x leverage is available but not always advisable.

High leverage shortens the time you have to react. Even small price swings can cause liquidation if your margin level drops too quickly.

Start with lower leverage until you are confident in managing positions dynamically.

Collateral Type Planning

Choosing the right collateral can affect your margin stability:

Use USDC or USDT for a stable margin base less affected by price swings.
Use ETH if you want some market exposure even in your collateral.
Mixing stablecoins and ETH can offer flexibility — but be aware that volatile collateral increases liquidation risk.

💡 Stablecoin collateral helps buffer against margin shocks during volatile market conditions.

Volatility Awareness

Timing matters in leveraged trading:

Avoid opening new positions right before high-impact events (e.g., Federal Reserve announcements, CPI reports, earnings releases).
Even good setups can be liquidated by sudden volatility if you are over-leveraged.

Be patient. Wait for market clarity when possible.

Plan Your Exit Before Entry

Before you open a leveraged position, define:

Your profit-taking target
Your acceptable maximum loss
Your exit strategy if the trade partially works but stalls

Portal allows you to manually close your positions at any time — use this flexibility to stay in control.

💡 Know when you’ll exit before you even enter the trade. Discipline beats hope in leveraged trading.

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Advanced Strategies

Once you understand the basics of opening and managing positions in Portal, you can apply more advanced strategies to optimize your trading, better manage risk, and improve your results.

This page shares techniques and best practices for using leverage more strategically.

Scaling Into Positions

Instead of opening your full position at once, consider scaling into it.

Start with a partial size (e.g., 25%–50% of your intended position).
Add to the position only if the market moves in your favor.

This strategy helps reduce initial risk and avoids being fully committed at a bad entry price.

Dynamic Collateral Management

Proactively manage your collateral based on changing market conditions:

Add collateral if your margin level moves into medium or high-risk zones.
Consider boosting collateral ahead of known volatility events (e.g., CPI reports, major news).
Avoid withdrawing collateral unless your margin level is strong (well above 1.5).

💡 Think of collateral as your safety buffer — strengthen it when the market becomes uncertain.

Strategic Use of Leverage

Leverage is a tool — but it needs to be used carefully:

Use lower leverage (2x–4x) for longer-term positions where you expect slower moves.
Reserve higher leverage (6x–10x) for very short-term trades where you're actively monitoring the market.
Higher leverage tightens your margin for error and demands faster reactions.

⚠️ Max leverage increases your potential gains but also drastically increases liquidation risk.

Should I always use max leverage?

No. 10x leverage is available but not always advisable.

High leverage shortens the time you have to react. Even small price swings can cause liquidation if your margin level drops too quickly.

Start with lower leverage until you are confident in managing positions dynamically.

Collateral Type Planning

Choosing the right collateral can affect your margin stability:

Use USDC or USDT for a stable margin base less affected by price swings.
Use ETH if you want some market exposure even in your collateral.
Mixing stablecoins and ETH can offer flexibility — but be aware that volatile collateral increases liquidation risk.

💡 Stablecoin collateral helps buffer against margin shocks during volatile market conditions.

Volatility Awareness

Timing matters in leveraged trading:

Avoid opening new positions right before high-impact events (e.g., Federal Reserve announcements, CPI reports, earnings releases).
Even good setups can be liquidated by sudden volatility if you are over-leveraged.

Be patient. Wait for market clarity when possible.

Plan Your Exit Before Entry

Before you open a leveraged position, define:

Your profit-taking target
Your acceptable maximum loss
Your exit strategy if the trade partially works but stalls

Portal allows you to manually close your positions at any time — use this flexibility to stay in control.

💡 Know when you’ll exit before you even enter the trade. Discipline beats hope in leveraged trading.

🔗 Quick Access

PreviousMargin & Liquidation NextRisks & Considerations

Last updated 3 days ago