In AstralX’s Standard Contract trading, the platform offers two margin modes: Cross Margin and Isolated Margin. Users can choose according to their trading strategies and risk preferences.
Cross Margin
- Definition: In Cross Margin mode, all available funds in the Standard Contract account serve as the total margin for all positions, shared across them.
- Risk Control: If the total account balance falls below the maintenance margin requirement, the system will trigger a forced liquidation of all positions.
- Feature: Allows the use of the total account balance for risk hedging.
Isolated Margin
- Definition: In Isolated Margin mode, each position calculates margin independently, and losses are limited to the margin of that specific position without affecting other positions.
- Risk Control: If a position’s loss reaches below its margin, the system will only liquidate that position.
- Feature: Risk is confined to a single position, making management easier.
Comparison of Modes
| Feature | Cross Margin | Isolated Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Margin Sharing | All positions share the funds in the Standard Contract account | Each position has independent margin |
| Risk Scope | May liquidate all positions | Only liquidates losing positions |
| Applicable Scenario | Risk hedging, multi-position management | Single position isolation, precise control |
| Flexibility | High (efficient use of funds) | Medium (better risk isolation) |
How to Switch Margin Mode
Switch Margin Mode
Click the Cross / Isolated button at the top right of the contract trading interface to access the margin mode selection.
- Select Margin Mode
- In the pop-up menu, choose the margin mode you wish to use.
- Modify Default Mode
- Click the Mode Preference option to change the default margin mode.
- Set Preferred Currency
- Select the currency you want to set as the default mode, then click Modify to confirm.
- Default Mode Modification Complete
- The system will save your selected default margin mode, and future positions will be opened according to this mode.。
- Operation Tip: In the Standard Contract trading interface, click the Cross / Isolated button and choose the desired margin mode.
- Important Notice: Switching the margin mode will affect open positions and active orders, and the margin and liquidation prices will be adjusted accordingly.
- ⚠️ Risk Warning
- Cross Margin: Allows full utilization of account funds, but in the case of sharp market fluctuations, it may trigger liquidation of the entire account. Please use with caution.
- Isolated Margin: Limits the risk to a single position, but may also restrict profit potential. Choose the appropriate mode based on your trading strategy and risk tolerance.
- When holding positions in Isolated Margin mode, you cannot open Cross Margin orders or switch to Cross Margin mode.