Retail leverage euphoria as a late-cycle warning

Conviction: 50% · Horizon: 1Y · 2026-07-13
Widespread amateur use of leveraged products often coincides with cycle highs rather than lows

When casual participants openly trade leveraged exposures, risk appetite and complacency tend to be elevated, historically aligning more often with vulnerable points in the cycle than with deep value entry zones.

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