Glossary
Margin
Also called: collateral
The capital you put up to support a leveraged position. When losses erode it past the maintenance level, the position is liquidated.
See also
LeverageBorrowing to hold a position larger than your capital. It multiplies gains and losses by the same factor, and shortens the distance between you and a liquidation.
LiquidationThe forced closing of a leveraged position when margin falls below the required level. It happens automatically, at the platform's discretion, and you do not get to wait for a recovery.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026.