# Leverage

Leverage allows you to open a position larger than your margin balance. Atomic supports leverage from **1x up to 20x** on all available assets.

**How it works**

When you apply leverage, the protocol borrows the additional capital from the lending pool on your behalf. For example, with a $100 USDC margin at 10x leverage, you open a $1,000 position. The borrowed $900 is sourced from lenders and repaid when you close the position.

**Liquidation risk**

The higher the leverage, the closer the liquidation price is to your entry price. A small adverse price movement can liquidate a highly leveraged position. Always review the liquidation price shown in the order panel before confirming.