I use 50:1 too but I stay under 15%. Nothing is set in stone with me though. I have different goals and expectations on every trade.
But yeah, I think most people who get into Forex need at least a year to get used to it. I just about blew up my first small account, then went on demo for a whole year and then came back live in Feb. with a larger account and a lot more confidence.
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