What is the Cross Margin Pro mode?
Binance Cross Margin Pro is a product for advanced traders. It supports leverage of up to 10x and requires reduced Initial and Maintenance Margins. Please visit Introduction to Binance Cross Margin Pro for more details.
Who can activate the Cross Margin Pro mode?
To activate the Cross Margin Pro mode, there are several requirements you must fulfil:
- Your Cross Margin account must be activated.
- You need to complete the Cross Margin Pro Quiz.
- The Collateral Margin Level on your current Cross Margin account must be greater than 1.25.
- You must reside in a jurisdiction that supports Cross Margin Pro.
How to activate the Cross Margin Pro mode?
All Binance users can use the Cross Margin Pro mode.
1. Log in to your Binance account and go to [Trade] - [Margin]. Click the settings icon.
2. Click [Cross Margin Account Mode].
3. Before enabling the Cross Margin Pro Mode, you must take a mandatory quiz. This quiz aims to test your understanding of the trading rules, risks, and benefits associated with the Cross Margin Pro mode. Read Introduction to Binance Cross Margin Pro to gain a better understanding of how the Cross Margin Pro mode works.
To continue, click [Finish Cross Margin Pro Quiz] and answer the questions.
4. Once you’ve successfully completed the quiz, you’ll be able to select [Pro Mode].
Please note that if the Collateral Margin Level in the Classic mode is lower than 1.25, you won’t be able to activate the Pro mode and you'll see an error message. You can only switch to the Pro mode when the Margin Level is above 1.25 by repaying existing debt or transfer in more collateral.
In addition, you must reside in a jurisdiction that supports Cross Margin Pro to use this mode. You’ll see an error message if the Cross Margin Pro mode is not supported.
5. Once successfully activated, it will default to 10x leverage.
6. To switch back to the Classic mode, your Margin Level in the Classic mode must be higher than the Initial Risk Ratio, which is 1.5 for Cross Margin 3x and 1.25 for Cross Margin 5x.
Please note that you can only switch modes 5 times per day.
When can I switch to the Cross Margin Pro mode?
If the Margin Level of your Cross Margin Pro account is greater than 2.5, you can switch to Cross Margin Pro Mode.
If the Collateral Margin Level of your Cross Margin Classic mode is above 1.25, you can switch to the Cross Margin Pro mode. If you're not eligible for switching, you’ll see an error message. You are only allowed to switch 5 times per day between different modes.
Can I switch back to the Cross Margin Classic mode?
Yes, you can switch back to 5x if your Margin Level (in the Classic mode) is higher than the Initial Risk Ratio, which is 1.5 for Cross Margin 3x and 1.25 for Cross Margin 5x. If you're not eligible for switching, you’ll see an error message. You are only allowed to switch 5 times per day between different modes.
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