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Trade the most liquid crypto assets with up to 100x leverage and tight spreads.
Open positions on BTC, ETH, and 50+ other assets with up to 100x leverage. Minimum position size is $1.
A platform built for every level — from your first leveraged position to advanced multi-market strategies.
Crypto margin trading lets you trade with more money than you actually have by using leverage. In crypto, this means you can open positions bigger than your account balance by reserving a part of the total value, called your initial margin, as collateral.
Leverage is the ratio of your position size to your collateral. For example, with 10x leverage, $1,000 lets you control a $10,000 position. If the price goes up by 10%, you double your money. But if the market moves against you, losses can multiply.
Add funds to your margin account using accepted collateral such as BTC, ETH, USDT, or other supported assets. This collateral secures the position you want to open.
With 5x leverage, a $1,000 deposit lets you open a $5,000 position. With 20x leverage, that same $1,000 controls $20,000. Higher leverage unlocks bigger position sizes from the same capital — with a narrower margin for error.
Go long if you think the price will rise, or go short if you think it will fall. You can trade in both directions, a key advantage of margin trading over spot trading. Our built-in trading calculator lets you check your exact break-even point and liquidation level even before you open a trade.
Keep an eye on your margin level and set stop-loss orders. If a position starts moving against you, you can lower its leverage at any time to reduce risk without closing the trade. Since crypto markets run 24/7, you should always monitor your positions.
When you close your position, all fees are settled and your final trading results whether profit or loss, are immediately reflected in your account balance.
Crypto Margin Trading Calculator
At 10% price change your profit is
$200
Position size $2,000
Leverage is a multiplier for your position. For example, with 10x leverage, $1,000 lets you control $10,000.
This is the collateral you need to open a position. With 10x leverage, you put up 10% of the position's value as collateral. This amount covers your possible losses up to the Estimated Liquidation Price.
This is the price at which your position will close automatically to prevent losses from exceeding your collateral. Margex updates this in real time using your margin, leverage, and entry price. You can see it directly in your open position.
Funding essentially reflects the cost of borrowing assets to leverage trades. It is charged regularly on open positions, and you can see the rate and next charge time on the platform.
This happens when your collateral is insufficient to cover further losses and your positions is automatically closed. Before you trade, use the Margex calculator to check your Estimated Liquidation Price.
This limits risk to just one position. If that position is liquidated, your other positions stay safe. It is a good choice if you want to control risk for a single trade.
This shares your collateral across all positions. It gives you more flexibility, but if any position is liquidated, your whole account balance is at risk.
You take a leveraged position when you expect the price to rise. The more the price rises and the higher your leverage, the more you can earn.
You take a leveraged position when you expect the price to go down. You make money if the price drops. This approach is only possible with margin or derivatives trading, not with spot trading.
If you plan to keep ETH for the long term but think the price might drop soon, you can open a short margin position. This helps you balance short-term losses without selling your ETH. Once the price recovers, you can close the short position. This way, your long-term holdings are protected from the dip.
Understanding the downside more deeply than the upside is what separates an experienced trader from a beginner.
Advantages | Risks |
|---|---|
Profit from both rising and falling markets — long or short. | At 10x leverage, a 10% adverse move can lead to a liquidation of your entire position. |
Control larger positions with less capital via leverage. | Crypto markets are highly volatile, making leveraged trades harder to manage than in traditional markets. |
Amplify profits when trades go in your favour. | Higher leverage makes your position more sensitive to market moves. When the market turns against you, losses grow faster. |
Hedge existing crypto portfolio without selling holdings. | Funding fees build up over time, making leveraged trades better for short- to mid-term strategies. |
The exchange you choose directly affects your liquidation risk, execution quality, and the security of your collateral.
