Introduction

This article explains what Maintenance Margin is, how it affects your open positions, and why it plays a key role in preventing liquidation.

What is Maintenance Margin?

Maintenance Margin is the minimum margin required to keep your position open.

If your margin balance falls below this level, liquidation is triggered.

How Maintenance Margin works

• Each trading pair has a risk limit table with different margin levels.
• Larger positions require higher Maintenance Margin.
• Maintenance Margin increases or decreases based on your selected risk limit.

Why it matters

• It determines how close your position is to liquidation.
• It helps manage risk for both traders and the platform.

Additional notes

• Maintenance Margin is different from Initial Margin.
• Adjusting your risk limit changes your Maintenance Margin requirements.
• High leverage reduces Initial Margin but does not reduce Maintenance Margin.

Common Issues

• Misunderstanding why liquidation occurs even with small unrealized losses.
• Not adjusting risk limits for large positions.
• Confusing Maintenance Margin with wallet balance.

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Updated on: 01/13/2026