When should you use leverage?

It’s not always the right time to increase leverage.

The conditions that typically make it worthwhile to take on more risk are:

① A major opportunity emerges
② Market volatility is low enough
③ The market structure is clear enough
④ Confirmation from the right side has already arrived

In a market like this, which is resting and consolidating after a rally, the most important thing isn’t to keep increasing leverage. Instead:

Manage your leverage and position size, and patiently wait for the next opportunity.

Go on the offensive when an opportunity comes; stay defensive when it doesn’t.

Trading isn’t about who takes the most risks,
but who has enough ammunition when an opportunity arises.

Manage risk to stay in the game longer;
stay in the game long enough, and you can catch the truly big moves.