Why do many pros avoid high leverage even when confident?

[bonk]

A: Because leverage amplifies not only returns but also execution error.
Markets move faster than stop triggers. 5x can survive volatility; 50x cannot.
True alpha is surviving to trade the next day.

[kelson10]

Confidence isn’t immunity — risk compounds faster than conviction. 🧠

[alex10]

Leverage magnifies mistakes more than profits. That’s why pros stay cautious. ️