Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
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Note: At 2025-01-21 10:00 (UTC), Binance Margin will adjust the Initial and Maintenance Margin requirements on Cross Margin Pro to enhance the capital efficiency of users’ margin assets. Additionally, how Margin Level and other Cross Margin Pro parameters are calculated will be changed: collateral haircuts and open order losses will now be factored into these calculations. For the previous version of this FAQ, please refer to the second tab above (‘Old Pro Mode’).
Starting from 2024-12-17 00:00 (UTC), new and existing Cross Margin Pro users must complete an updated questionnaire and agree to the updated Margin Terms in order to use Cross Margin Pro. These requirements are in place to ensure that users are aware of and understand the upcoming changes to Cross Margin Pro, and make necessary changes to their positions. You may complete the questionnaire here.
If you do not meet the requirements above, existing Cross Margin Pro accounts will be subject to the following conditions:
In this article, you will learn:
Binance Cross Margin Pro is a product for advanced traders. It supports up to 20x leverage and requires reduced Initial and Maintenance Margins. While Cross Margin Pro offers a higher leverage factor, users are encouraged to exercise prudent risk management to mitigate risks associated with higher leverage.
Additionally, collateral haircuts are factored into Margin Level calculations on Cross Margin Pro. This means that changes in users’ collateral may lead to potentially larger changes in their Margin Levels. Learn more on how to calculate the Margin Level for Cross Margin Pro here.
For details on how to switch to the Cross Margin Pro Mode, please refer to a step-by-step guide in this FAQ - ‘How to Activate the Cross Margin Pro Mode on Binance’.
Note: the maximum leverage supported will differ depending on your region. Please refer to the restricted countries list at the end of this article.
Mode | Cross Margin Classic | Cross Margin Pro |
Margin Type | Margin is shared among all positions in your Cross Margin account. | |
Leverage | Fixed at account level, 3x or 5x | Leverage and borrow amounts for each token are set according to their respective Position Brackets. The maximum leverage is 10x or 20x, depending on your region. |
Margin Level | Margin Level = Total Asset / (Total Liability + Interest) Learn more on how to calculate Cross Margin Classic Margin Level here. | Margin Level = ( ∑Net Collateral - ∑Open Order Loss ) / ∑Required Maintenance Margin Learn more on how to calculate Cross Margin Pro Margin Level here. |
Maximum Borrow Amount | You can borrow tokens up until your Collateral Margin Level reaches the cap of 1.5 (for 3X leverage) or 1.25 (5X leverage). Maximum borrow limits for each token apply. | The maximum amount you can borrow depends on your Available Margin, while maximum borrow limits for each token apply according to their respective Position Tiers. Learn more on how to calculate Maximum Borrow Amount here. |
Impact of Collateral Haircuts | Collateral haircuts are factored into calculations that determine your maximum borrowable and transfer-out amounts, but are not factored into Margin Level calculations. | Collateral haircuts are factored into calculations for Margin Level, maximum borrowable amounts and maximum transfer-out amounts. |
Liquidation Margin Level Trigger Threshold | Margin Level ≤ 1.1 | Margin Level ≤ 1.0 |
Borrowing Limits | Tiered, based on VIP level and initial Margin requirement. | Tiered, based on VIP level and Position Brackets. |
Yes, different formulas are used to calculate Margin Levels for Pro and Classic. Additionally, collateral haircuts and open order losses are factored into Margin Level calculations for Pro, but not for Classic. Please refer to the respective Margin Level FAQs for Cross Margin Pro and Cross Margin Classic to learn more.
The maximum amount you can borrow is calculated using “Available Margin”. Learn more on how to calculate Maximum Borrow Amount here. Maximum borrow limits for each token apply according to their respective Position Brackets which can be found in the Margin Data page, under the “Cross Margin Pro Position Tiers” section.
You can switch to the Cross Margin Pro Mode if you meet the following conditions:
Note: *Users may not be able to check if the resulting Pro Margin Level is above 2 before switching. For more information, read this guide on how to activate the Cross Margin Pro Mode.
You can switch back to Cross Margin Classic if the resulting Collateral Margin Level after switching is above the Initial Risk Ratio (1.25 for 5X, and 1.5 for 3X).
You retain the option to customize your own Margin Call Ratio (MCR) in the Cross Margin Pro mode. The customized MCR must fall between 1.3 and 2. The default MCR for Cross Margin Pro is 1.5.
When you first switch to the Cross Margin Pro mode, your MCR will automatically default to 1.5. However, once you have customized your MCR in both the Pro and Classic modes, these settings will be retained in the system. Consequently, they will be set as the default MCR when you toggle between the Classic and Pro modes.
Countries that do not support Cross Margin Pro 20X |
France (FR) |
UK (GB) |
Portugal (PT) |
Austria (AT) |
UAE (AE) |
Italy (IT) |
Sweden (SE) |
Malta (MT) |
Finland (FI) |
Norway (NO) |
Luxembourg (LU) |
Ireland (IE) |
Gibraltar (GI) |
Denmark (DK) |
Poland (PL) |
Bahrain (BH) |
Seychelles (SC) |
Australia (AU) |
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