diff --git a/clp_config.py b/clp_config.py
index 9b93884..c72314c 100644
--- a/clp_config.py
+++ b/clp_config.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ DEFAULT_STRATEGY = {
     
     # Unified Hedger Settings
     "CHECK_INTERVAL": 1,                                        # Loop speed for the hedger (seconds)
-    "LEVERAGE": 5,                                              # Leverage to use on Hyperliquid
+    "LEVERAGE": 2,                                              # Leverage to use on Hyperliquid
     "ZONE_BOTTOM_HEDGE_LIMIT": Decimal("1.0"),                  # Multiplier limit at the bottom of the range
     "ZONE_CLOSE_START": Decimal("10.0"),                        # Distance (pct) from edge to start closing logic
     "ZONE_CLOSE_END": Decimal("11.0"),                          # Distance (pct) from edge to finish closing logic