How to do Margin Trading with Crypto Leverage: A Beginner's Guide (2025 Edition)

Ready to take your crypto trading to the next level? This Binance tutorial breaks down how to safely use margin trading to apply leverage on your trades — with clear examples and important risk management tips. Whether you’re exploring Cross Margin or Isolated Margin, this guide walks you through step-by-step on how to place your first leveraged trade, set stop-losses, and avoid liquidation. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What margin trading is and how leverage works in crypto ✅ The difference between Cross Margin and Isolated Margin ✅ How to place long and short trades using leverage ✅ How to monitor your Margin Level and avoid liquidation ✅ Key tips for using leverage safely as a beginner Leverage can amplify your gains — but also your losses. Use this guide to trade smarter, not riskier. 📚 Resources: What is Binance Margin Trading? https://www.binance.com/en/blog/margin/what-is-binance-margin-trading-421499824684903497 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction: Margin Trading ⏳ 00:24 – What Is Leverage and How Does It Work? ⏳ 01:01 – Step 1: Accessing Margin Trading ⏳ 01:19 – Step 2: Choose Cross or Isolated Margin Products ⏳ 01:38 – If you see "0" in your balance... Insert funds in your Margin Wallet ⏳ 01:48 – Selecting your Trading Pair for Margin Trading ⏳ 02:05 – Margin Trading: Key Parts, Explained ⏳ 02:56 – Step 3: Placing Your Margin Trade (Long/Buy, Short/Sell) ⏳ 03:47 – Margin Buy vs. Margin Sell: What do they mean exactly? ⏳ 04:04 – Step 4: Margin Level: Monitoring your trades ⏳ 04:59 – Take Profit or Stop Loss (TP/SL): Risk Management ⏳ 05:21 – Liquidation ⏳ 05:56 – Tips on Margin Trading ⏳ 06:29 – Final Takeaway: Trade Smart with Leverage 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments—we’re here to help! #binanceguide #cryptotrading #margintrading #leverage #binance #margincall ⚠️ RISK WARNING: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. 📢 Join the conversation: ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance 🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android): https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 🔗 Sign up for Binance here: https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial