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US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree

The Daily Hodl·July 18, 2026·1 min read
US Investors Hyper Leveraged – Margin Debt Hits Record $1,500,000,000,000 in Massive Borrowing Spree

US stock market margin debt hit an all-time high of $1.5 trillion in June, indicating hyper-leveraged investors. The record borrowing spree reflects aggressive risk-taking in equities markets. The milestone signals potential market volatility as investors carry unprecedented debt levels, with implications for broader financial stability.

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