When Trade CROSS MODE and When trade ISOLATED MODE
Cross mode vs Isolated mode Trading is a risk. You cannot remove it, you can only decide how much of it you accept. That one idea explains every choice in this post, including which margin mode I use. Below I explain cross margin and isolated margin , show the numbers, and share my approach: 1x isolated for long-term longs, 1x cross for shorts at extreme pumps. I will also show where this approach can fail, because every strategy has weak points. My core principle: only risk what you accept to lose Before I choose a margin mode, I decide how much money I can afford to lose on one idea. Example: my futures balance is $500, and I open a long with $30 margin at 1x leverage . If the trade goes wrong, I lose at most that $30. I am not forced out by volatility, and I can hold the position for months or longer if I still believe in the coin. The margin mode is just a tool that protects this principle. Quick answer Isolated margin: only the margin you assign to the trade...