Crypto futures contracts liquidations of $100 million or more are often blamed on excessive leverage by retail traders. However, not all liquidations are due to reckless leverage use. Some professional trading strategies also get liquidated during sharp price moves. These strategies include forced liquidations on low-liquidity pairs, cash and carry trading, and funding rate arbitrage. While these strategies require knowledge, experience, and substantial capital, they prove that leverage can be used prudently to maximize profits even in less volatile markets.