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EthereumThe DefiantFiled 17 h ago

Veranta Adds 1,000x BTC and ETH Leverage on Base

Open the sourceReported by The Defiant, thedefiant.io, 6 November 2026, by The Defiant Team
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Veranta launched on Base offering up to 1,000x leverage on BTC and ETH, with traders able to redeem profits immediately. Payouts are drawn first from a protocol buffer before liquidity-provider capital is touched. The venue is pitching the design as a way to keep withdrawals fast without exposing LPs to the full brunt of large wins. It matters because ultra-high leverage typically forces venues into withdrawal queues or socialized losses, and Veranta is betting a buffer can absorb that pressure. What to watch next is whether the buffer holds up during volatile periods and whether LPs stay comfortable with the risk profile as open interest grows.

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