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What is the difference between cross margin and isolated margin?

The cross margin mode has a better capability to resist potential losses. What is isolated margin? Isolated Margin is the margin assigned to a position that is restricted to a certain amount. When the allocated margin goes lower than the unrealized PNL, the position will be liquidated, but other funds will not be affected.

What is cross margin mode?

By using cross margin, the user will have more funds in their account balance to avoid liquidation when proper leverage is being selected. The cross margin mode has a better capability to resist potential losses. What is isolated margin? Isolated Margin is the margin assigned to a position that is restricted to a certain amount.

What happens if I need to add margin?

If adding margin is required, even if you have enough assets in other Isolated Margin Accounts or in the Cross Margin Account, the margin will not be added automatically, and you may have to replenish manually. Margin level is calculated solely in each Isolated Margin Account based on the asset and debt in the isolated.

How do I switch to isolated margin?

You can switch to Isolated Margin by using the leverage slider on the right side of the Trade Dashboard. (see picture below) The leftmost mode is Cross Margin mode, and you can slide to the right to switch to the Isolated Margin mode. As you slide more to the right, the higher the leverage you are selecting.

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