LeverEdge is Nexo’s latest product that gives you a way to express your short-term market view on BTC or ETH, with up to 200x leverage without automatic closure of your position.

Whether you anticipate the market moving up or down, LeverEdge lets you select from predefined strategies that match your view, while knowing the most you can lose is the amount you allocate.

This blog unpacks how LeverEdge works, what sets it apart as an advanced earning product, and how to get started.

How does LeverEdge work?

LeverEdge uses built-in leverage to amplify both your potential profits and losses (PnL) based on the price movement of BTC or ETH. Here, leverage means your PnL changes more for every movement in the asset’s price.

For example, with 100x leverage, a 1% change in the price of BTC or ETH could lead to a 100% change in your PnL.

Unlike crypto futures trading, where leverage involves borrowing funds and the risk of liquidation, with LeverEdge, you don’t borrow funds, and there is no realized loss before settlement.

With LeverEdge, you don’t earn in the traditional sense. Instead, you allocate a certain amount and choose from a list of available short-term strategies.

Each strategy is defined by:

The asset: BTC or ETH
The direction: up (bullish) or down (bearish)
The currency you allocate: BTC, ETH, or USDC
A predefined breakeven price, leverage multiplier, and duration (from 1 to 30 days)

Your outcome depends on whether the market price of the asset reaches (or passes) the predefined breakeven price when the strategy ends.

For example, someone looking to gain bitcoin exposure could go for a 7-day, 50x leverage BTC strategy with a $100,000 breakeven price.

Note: Leverage, duration, and breakeven price aren’t customisable per subscription. Instead, you choose from a set of predefined strategy combinations that include those parameters.

What does a strategy look like?

Let’s say you choose BTC, expect it to go up, and allocate 1,000 USDC. You select a strategy with the following parameters:

Breakeven price: $100,000
Duration: 7 days
Leverage: 50x

If BTC settles at $102,000 after 7 days, you receive your original 1,000 USDC plus a return that reflects how far the price moved above the breakeven price.

If BTC settles just below $100,000, depending on how close the final price is to the breakeven price, you may receive part of your 1,000 USDC back.

If BTC finishes well below $100,000, the strategy ends with no return. Your maximum loss is the 1,000 USDC you allocated.

How is your return calculated?

Here’s the formula used to determine your return, assuming you expect BTC to go up:

Payoff [Up direction strategy] = Subscription Amount + [Subscription Amount × Leverage × (Settlement Price - Breakeven Price) / Breakeven Price]

For example, if you allocate 1,000 USDC to a 50× leverage strategy with a breakeven price of $100,000 and BTC settles at $102,000, your return would be:

Payoff = $1,000 + [$1,000 × 50 × ($102,000 – $100,000) / $100,000]= $1,000 + [$1,000 × 50 × 0.02]= $1,000 + $1,000= $2,000 total in USDC.

If the result is negative, your payoff is reduced. You can only lose the amount you allocate.

What makes LeverEdge different?

Maximum exposure, minimal capital

Amplify your market view with up to 200x built-in leverage.

Predefined, time-bound strategies

You choose from curated options with fixed leverage, breakeven prices, and durations.

Multiple funding options

Use BTC, ETH, or USDC to activate a strategy.

Built-in PnL projection

Before you allocate your desired amount, you can see projected gains or losses based on where the asset price might settle.

Strategy limits by leverage

Maximum strategy size depends on the leverage level. For example:

5x leverage: up to $500,000
10x leverage: up to $250,000
25x leverage: up to $100,000
50x leverage: up to $50,000
100x leverage: up to $30,000
200x leverage: up to $15,000

If you're looking to amplify your crypto exposure, LeverEdge offers a short-term earning strategy with clear projections.

How to start?

You may need to take a short quiz to confirm your understanding of how LeverEdge works.
Add funds in a supported asset (BTC, ETH, or USDC).
Choose your strategy by selecting an asset, direction, and one of the predefined options that fit your view.

Note: LeverEdge is available in select jurisdictions. To access the product, you may need to complete a short quiz as part of the onboarding process.

Frequently asked questions.

Can I lose more than I allocate?

No. The amount you allocated is the maximum you can lose.

Do I choose the leverage and duration?

Not directly. These are preset as part of each strategy option.

How do I know what I could earn or lose?

You’ll see an interactive PnL projection before confirming your strategy. This shows the projected return based on where the price settles.

Is there an early exit?

Yes, you can exit early if your projected payoff is at least $10. This option becomes available after 2 hours and closes 5 minutes before your LeverEdge subscription expires.

Is this the same as Futures?

No. LeverEdge uses predefined outcome logic and never exposes you to losses beyond what you allocate. There is no collateral maintenance or open position management.

Does this work for ETH, too?

Yes. You can also explore Ethereum subscriptions by selecting ETH as your asset.

Before you start

The content and examples presented in this article are for informational and educational purposes only and include no warranties. They should not be interpreted as financial advice or a recommendation to engage in transactions involving specific assets. Please note that digital assets are volatile, and the value of the funds you subscribed with may fluctuate with market conditions. LeverEdge does not guarantee any returns, as all outcomes depend entirely on the price movement of digital assets. You may lose the full amount you subscribe to. Please use advanced earning strategies responsibly.

*The LeverEdge product is unavailable for clients residing in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and some countries in the EEA.