OKX offers two types of margin systems: cross margin and isolated margin. In margin trading, you can adjust the liquidation price by adding margin, which helps you manage the risk of your position.
On the trade page, select the pair you want to trade. Then, open the Margin button in the upper right corner, adjust the margin mode to either isolated margin or cross margin.
Checklist
- What are cross margin and isolated margin?
- You can choose different margin modes based on your personal needs. The methods for increasing and decreasing margin will vary accordingly.
- How to increase or decrease margin?
Notes
Cross-margin: All positions share the margin, allowing profits and losses to offset each other. This can effectively reduce the risk of liquidation, but you may lose the entire position during liquidation.
Isolated margin: The margin for each position is calculated separately, and during liquidation, only the current position is at risk of loss.
Increase or decrease margin in isolated margin mode
After opening a position, click the ➕ button next to the margin in the position and asset section to add or reduce margin. You can add 10% to 100% of the trading account funds. As the margin increases, the liquidation price will change; the more margin you have, the lower the risk of liquidation. The maximum amount you can add or reduce is displayed on the page.
Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.
