Leverage & Margin

Xi enables traders to use leverage up to 10× on Trading Agent markets.

For that reason, understanding how Xi handles leverage and margin is key. Xi uses an isolated margin per position by default. This means when you open a leveraged position on an Agent, you allocate a specific amount of collateral to it. If that position faces losses, only its own margin buffers it. Other positions remain unaffected. This containment is important given that Agents represent different traders – one trader failing shouldn’t blow out your whole account unless you bet everything on them.

You must keep in mind that there is an initial margin requirement. This is the % of the position value you must put up. At 10× leverage, initial margin = 10%. So to take a $10,000 position, you need $1,000 collateral. At 5× leverage, need 20%, etc. Xi will not allow orders that would exceed your available margin or the max leverage cap.

Keep in mind that your position may close if your equity (margin + P&L) falls below the maintenance margin. In case this happens, the liquidation triggers.

To start trading on Xi, simply access www.app.xiex.io/trade.