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# Margin Trading

## Margin Trading Overview

### **Margin Account**

* **Purpose:** Used to borrow funds for purchasing digital assets.
* **Earning:** Monthly funds are charged on the borrowed amount (not guaranteed).
* **Accessing Account:** Find your margin account balance in the 'Balances' section on the home page.

### **Opening a Margin Trading Account**

1. **Login:** Sign in and navigate to the Margin trading page.
2. **Account Options:** Choose between Standard or Pro Margin Trading.
3. **Transfer Funds:** Click 'Transfer' to move funds into your margin account.
4. **Borrowing Funds:** Select 'Borrow', choose the coin, enter the amount, and confirm.
   * **Note:** 2FA is required for enhanced security.

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## **Getting Started with Margin Trading**

* **KYC and Security:** Complete your KYC process and enable 2FA.
* **Restricted Countries:** Check if your country is allowed for margin trading.
* **Transferring Collateral:** Move funds (e.g., BTC, ETH, BNB) from your Exchange Wallet to your Margin Wallet. These serve as collateral.
* **Leverage Rate:** Fixed rate is at 5:1.
* **Borrowing Process:** Click 'Borrow/Repay', enter the amount, note the hourly interest, and confirm. Check your balance under 'Margin'.
* **Margin Level:** Keep track of your Margin Level. It's calculated as Total Asset Value / (Total Borrowed + Total Accrued Interest).
* **Liquidation:** A margin level of 1.1 triggers automatic liquidation to repay the loan.


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