Crypto CFDs on Zynex can move 3–8% in a single session — percentages that would take weeks in major forex pairs. Leverage multiplies that speed. Without strict rules, accounts equity curves become binary: sharp rises or blown margins.
Recommended leverage approach
Maximum available leverage is not optimal leverage. Many experienced crypto CFD traders operate at 2–5× effective exposure relative to account equity, regardless of platform ceiling. Beginners should start lower.
Stop-loss placement
- Place stops beyond structure, not at round numbers only
- Use ATR: stop ≥ 1.5× 4H ATR for swing trades
- Avoid stops inside obvious liquidity pools if size is large
- Guaranteed stops where offered for headline risk events
Portfolio exposure cap
Cap total open crypto CFD notional at 30–40% of account equity across BTC, ETH, and alts combined. If BTC long + ETH long + SOL long, you are triple-long crypto beta — count it as one macro bet.
Overnight and weekend holds
| Hold type | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Overnight long | Financing debit — check swap table |
| Overnight short | May receive or pay financing depending on rate |
| Weekend hold | Gap risk lower than stocks but liquidity thinner |
Daily routine
- Check economic calendar and crypto headlines
- Mark BTC weekly range and trend
- Define max daily loss in R and dollars
- Log trades including financing paid/received
Read our full risk management guide for cross-asset rules.
