According to Adrian (@adriannewman21), using leverage on crypto perpetual futures only makes sense in a regulated, efficient market or if one has insider access, highlighting elevated risk for retail traders in current market conditions. Source: Adrian (@adriannewman21), X, Sep 22, 2025. He states crypto remains highly unregulated and claims tokens such as $ASTER are controlled by insiders, making leveraged shorts especially vulnerable to rapid liquidations. Source: Adrian (@adriannewman21), X, Sep 22, 2025. He adds that most retail participants are not insiders, implying that degen-style perp leverage is misaligned with the actual information edge most traders possess. Source: Adrian (@adriannewman21), X, Sep 22, 2025.