In January 1995 in a desperate search to recover and heal the huge losses, Leeson tried to go for broke. Un'ingente took place at the same time taking advantage of the rise of the Nikkei futures and options to maximize the leverage effect; Things went well for a short time, then the vendors went on a rampage. Heedless of the danger he was running, Nick January 16 it increased further position by setting itself against the downtrend in place.