Isolated Margin
Unlock precision trading with Isolated Margin on Blitz.
Blitz now offers isolated margin trading – a highly requested feature that empowers users with a tailored, intuitive way to trade perpetuals alongside Blitz’s signature cross-margin accounts.
What Is Isolated Margin?
Isolated margin lets you assign a specific amount of margin to an individual perpetual position, isolating it from the rest of your account. Blitz now supports two margin styles for perpetuals:
Unified Cross-Margin (Default): All positions and balances share margin, so changes in one affect the entire account.
Isolated Margin: Each position stands alone with its own margin, capping losses at the allocated amount.
This new option integrates seamlessly into Blitz’s fluid trading experience – no disruptions, just added control. Manage both cross-margin and isolated margin positions from a single account.
Before placing a trade, choose your margin type; for isolated positions, funds transfer effortlessly from your cross-margin balance.
Isolated margin applies only to perpetuals, with a limit of one isolated position per market – though you can still hold a cross-margin position in the same market simultaneously.
Why Trade with Isolated Margin?
Isolated margin brings precision and flexibility to your Vertex strategy. Here’s how it benefits traders compared to cross-margin:
Enhanced Risk Control: Allocate margin per position, shielding your broader account from a single trade’s downfall.
Fine-Tuned Exposure: Decide exactly how much capital to risk, avoiding over-leverage with surgical precision.
Independent Adjustments: Modify or close positions without impacting others, perfect for diverse risk profiles.
Liquidation Safeguard: If a position tanks, only its margin is at stake – your other trades stay secure.
Peace of Mind: Trade volatile markets with ease, knowing one misstep won’t unravel your entire portfolio.
In short, isolated margin offers a sharper toolkit for Blitz traders, complementing the flexibility of cross-margin accounts with standalone precision.
How to Start Trading Isolated Margin
Getting started with isolated margin on Blitz is a breeze:
1. Navigate to the perpetuals trading page.
2. Click the [Margin Leverage] button above the order entry.
3. Select [Isolated].
Adjust leverage with the slider.
Hit Save, enter trade details, and place your order.
Once filled, your position appears on the chart with an [Isolated] tag (unless chart lines are disabled).
Managing Your Isolated Positions
Track and tweak isolated positions via any perpetuals table in the Blitz app—look for the [Isolated] tag.
To Close: Hit the [Close] button.
To Adjust Margin:
Click the ✏️ icon next to margin details.
Choose to add or remove margin.
For adding, opt in (or out) of borrowing.
Input the amount and confirm.
Adding Margin: Transfers USDC from your main account to the position, lowering its risk.
Removing Margin: Returns USDC to your main account, potentially increasing position risk.
It’s that simple.
Isolated margin trading elevates your Blitz experience, blending standalone control with the platform’s unified cross-margin by default.
Whether you’re a cautious newcomer or a seasoned trader eyeing volatile markets,the new isolated margin feature lets you shape your trading strategy with confidence.
Happy trading, anon!
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