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title: What is leverage here?
description: "An offer carries a **leverage** setting (for example \"5x\"). The amount actually locked and put at stake is the **leveraged amount**, not just the base amount -- so leverage increases both the potential winnings and the amount you risk. The…"
url: "https://www.bananacrystal.com/faq/what-is-leverage-here/"
updated: "2026-07-27"
category: "Agents / Trading & Prediction Markets"
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# What is leverage here?

An offer carries a **leverage** setting (for example "5x"). The amount actually locked and put at stake is the **leveraged amount**, not just the base amount -- so leverage increases both the potential winnings and the amount you risk. The staked (leveraged) amount is what shows as locked in your escrow.