Margin
Margin is collateral posted to open or maintain a leveraged trading position.
Category
Leverage and Forced Risk
Leveraged trading magnifies profit and loss, and weak collateral can trigger forced closure.
How to recognize this theme
Words that appear when a trade uses borrowed exposure.
In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.
Educational context
These entries are vocabulary notes for learning. They are not project endorsements, token recommendations, exchange rankings, or trading signals.
Leverage
Leverage lets a trader control a larger position than their cash balance, amplifying both gains and losses.
Liquidation
Liquidation happens when a position is forcibly closed because margin is no longer sufficient.
Funding Rate
The funding rate is a recurring payment between long and short perpetual futures traders.