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Crypto derivatives traded about$18.63 trillion in Q1 2026, roughly 9.6 times the volume of spot markets. We tested leveraged positions with real funds, from a $6.67 Bitcoin perpetual to stop-loss and margin-mode setups, to see where the risk actually sits in crypto leverage trading.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s new framework for leveraged crypto trading may not be finalized before the 2028 presidential election, and TD Cowen analysts say that timing puts the whole effort at risk.

The market is a bit more buoyant as the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump’s nominee Michael Selig to lead the CFTC and potentially bring regulatory clarity to the crypto industry. Bitcoin reclaimed $88.2K after having slid to $85K earlier, but still finished the week 4% down. Tread carefully, though, as Fidelity warns that BTC could drop…