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20 Jul 2026, 22:00 UTC · 1d ago
The $1.5 Trillion Warning Signal: Leverage Is Peaking, And History Is Unforgiving
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Current margin debt has reached $1.5 trillion, echoing levels seen during previous bubble peaks. — High levels of leverage increase the risk of systemic forced liquidations (margin calls) during a market downturn.
-0.80Year-over-year margin debt growth is at 49%, mirroring growth rates seen prior to the 2000 and 2021 crashes. — Rapid acceleration of borrowing suggests speculative overheating and increases the probability of a sharp correction.
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