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  1. Basics

✂️Isolated Margin

Unlock Precision Trading with Isolated Margin on Vertex

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Last updated 2 months ago

Vertex now offers isolated margin trading – a highly requested feature that empowers users with a tailored, intuitive way to trade perpetuals alongside Vertex’s signature cross-margin accounts.

What Is Isolated Margin?

Isolated margin lets you assign a specific amount of margin to an individual perpetual position, isolating it from the rest of your account. Vertex now supports two margin styles for perpetuals:

  • Unified Cross-Margin (Default): All positions and balances share margin, so changes in one affect the entire account.

  • Isolated Margin: Each position stands alone with its own margin, capping losses at the allocated amount.

This new option integrates seamlessly into Vertex’s fluid trading experience – no disruptions, just added control. Manage both cross-margin and isolated margin positions from a single account.

Make sure to check the "Isolated" tag at the top of the order panel.

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

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.


Why Trade with Isolated Margin?

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

  • Enhanced Risk Control: Allocate margin per position, shielding your broader account from a single trade’s downfall.

  • Fine-Tuned Exposure: Decide exactly how much capital to risk, avoiding over-leverage with surgical precision.

  • Independent Adjustments: Modify or close positions without impacting others, perfect for diverse risk profiles.

  • Liquidation Safeguard: If a position tanks, only its margin is at stake – your other trades stay secure.

  • Peace of Mind: Trade volatile markets with ease, knowing one misstep won’t unravel your entire portfolio.

In short, isolated margin offers a sharper toolkit for Vertex traders, complementing the flexibility of cross-margin accounts with standalone precision.


How to Start Trading Isolated Margin

Getting started with isolated margin on Vertex is a breeze:

1. Navigate to the perpetuals trading page.

2. Click the [Margin Leverage] button above the order entry.

3. Select [Isolated].

  1. Adjust leverage with the slider.

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

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


Managing Your Isolated Positions

Track and tweak isolated positions via any perpetuals table in the Vertex 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.

  • For adding, opt in (or out) of borrowing.

  • Input the amount and confirm.

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.

Isolated margin trading elevates your Vertex experience, blending standalone control with the platform’s unified cross-margin by default.

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!

Select the "Isolated" margin option.
Adjust your leverage with the slider.
Click "Save."
Enter your trade details.
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