Spot Margin

Spot margin trading lets you borrow assets against your collateral to increase the size of a spot position. You trade the underlying asset, and borrowed amounts accrue interest and are repaid later.

Spot Margin Trading on the Web

1. Deposit funds into your exchange account (crypto or fiat).

   • Crypto Deposits

   • Fiat Deposits

2. Navigate to the Spot Trading section

   • Select your desired trading pair (e.g., SOL/USD)

   • Choose the trading direction (Buy/Sell)

3. Select Order Type

4. Enter the required parameters

   • Price

   • Quantity

5. Check the "Margin" box

6. Submit the order.

Spot Margin Trading on Mobile

1. Deposit funds into your exchange account (crypto or fiat).

   • Crypto Deposits

   • Fiat Deposits

2. Navigate to the Spot Trading section

   • Select your desired trading pair (e.g., SOL/USD)

   • Choose the trading direction (Buy/Sell)

3. Select Order Type

4. Enter the required parameters

   • Price

   • Quantity

5. Check the "Margin" box

6. Submit the order.

Spot Margin VS Futures

What are the differences between spot margin and futures?

Feature	Spot Margin	Futures
Instrument	You hold the underlying asset (borrowed or owned)	You trade a derivative contract that tracks an index price
Leverage	Typically lower ranges (e.g., ~2×–5×), varies by asset and collateral	Typically higher ranges (e.g., ~10×–50×), varies by market
Carry / Ongoing costs	Trading fees + borrow interest	Trading fees ± funding payments (you may pay or receive)
Settlement	Spot settlement; inventory changes in your wallet	Perpetual contract; PnL settles continuously via funding
Use case	Directional exposure to the asset, shorting via borrow, inventory hedging	Directional exposure without holding the asset, hedging, basis/funding strategies

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for spot margin trading?

Spot margin trading typically incurs the following fees:

• Interest on Borrowed Funds – You are charged interest for borrowing funds. The rate varies depending on the currency. Simply select a different currency on the lending page to view the real-time lending and borrowing interest for that currency.

• Trading Fees – Standard trading fees apply to buy and sell orders, which depend on your VIP level or maker/taker status.

What is leverage in spot margin trading?

Leverage allows you to control a larger position than your initial investment. For example, with 3x leverage, you can trade three times the amount of your deposited collateral. Leverage increases both the potential for profit and the risk of loss.

Can I use spot margin trading with multiple leverage options?

• Yes. You can select different leverage levels for each trade, depending on your risk tolerance and the specific pair you are trading. However, it’s important to consider the increased risk associated with higher leverage.

• Please note that each currency has its own maximum leverage limit, which changes based on the position value.

Can I be liquidated with spot margin trading?

Liquidation occurs when your margin balance falls below the required maintenance margin. If this happens, your position will be automatically closed to repay the borrowed funds. This can result in a loss of your collateral.

How do I avoid liquidation in spot margin trading?

• Always monitor your account's MMR. At 100% or greater, your account will enter liquidation.

• You can also set up Stop-Loss orders to automatically close your position if the market moves against you.

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