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# Isolated Margin

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.

## <mark style="color:red;">What Is Isolated Margin?</mark>

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:

* <mark style="color:red;">**Unified Cross-Margin**</mark> (Default): All positions and balances share margin, so changes in one affect the entire account.
* <mark style="color:red;">**Isolated Margin**</mark>: 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.&#x20;

Before placing a trade, choose your margin type; for isolated positions, funds transfer effortlessly from your cross-margin balance.

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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.
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## <mark style="color:red;">Why Trade with Isolated Margin?</mark>

Isolated margin brings precision and flexibility to your Vertex strategy. Here’s how it benefits traders compared to cross-margin:

* <mark style="color:red;">**Enhanced Risk Control**</mark>: Allocate margin per position, shielding your broader account from a single trade’s downfall.
* <mark style="color:red;">**Fine-Tuned Exposure**</mark>: Decide exactly how much capital to risk, avoiding over-leverage with surgical precision.
* <mark style="color:red;">**Independent Adjustments**</mark>: Modify or close positions without impacting others, perfect for diverse risk profiles.
* <mark style="color:red;">**Liquidation Safeguard**</mark>: If a position tanks, only its margin is at stake – your other trades stay secure.
* <mark style="color:red;">**Peace of Mind**</mark>: 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.

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## <mark style="color:red;">How to Start Trading Isolated Margin</mark>

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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**].

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4. Adjust leverage with the slider.

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5. Hit Save, enter trade details, and place your order.

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Once filled, your position appears on the chart with an \[**Isolated**] tag (unless chart lines are disabled).

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## <mark style="color:red;">Managing Your Isolated Positions</mark>

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.

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* For adding, opt in (or out) of borrowing.
* Input the amount and confirm.

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> **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.&#x20;

Isolated margin trading elevates your Blitz experience, blending standalone control with the platform’s unified cross-margin by default.&#x20;

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!
