Glossary
Maintenance Margin
Minimum collateral buffer required to keep a position open.
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Related guide: Derivatives, Margin, and Liquidation Language. Updated 2026-07-19.
Category: Derivatives Risk Systems
Important boundary
Crossing it may trigger liquidation before the account balance reaches zero.
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Guide references
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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading CommissionUnderstand the risks of virtual currency trading
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