Isolated Margin Mode
In the isolated margin mode, the margin for a position is separated from the trader’s account balance. In this mode, traders can freely choose the leverage they wish to use. If the position is liquidated, the maximum loss the trader will incur is limited to the margin allocated to that position.
Cross Margin Mode
In the cross margin mode, all available balance in the corresponding currency is used as margin to maintain a position and avoid liquidation. Under this mode, if the account’s equity is insufficient to meet the maintenance margin requirement, liquidation will be triggered. If the position is liquidated, the trader will lose all assets in the corresponding currency.
Adjusting Margin
Only positions under isolated margin mode can have their margin adjusted. When adjusting the margin for isolated positions:
The maximum margin that can be reduced = Max (Total Isolated Equity - Initial Margin, 0)
The maximum margin that can be added = Available
In cross margin mode, traders cannot adjust the margin. The system will automatically use the maximum leverage allowed under the current risk limit to calculate the initial margin.
Can I switch between cross margin and isolated margin modes while holding a position?
No, you cannot switch the margin mode while holding a position or an active order for that contract.
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