Crypto trading · Pro
Cross margin
Also searched as: CM
What does Cross margin mean?
Cross margin shares eligible account collateral across supported positions. Losses on one position can reduce the collateral available to support other positions.
Example
A losing altcoin position reduces the common margin supporting a Bitcoin position.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Monitor account-wide risk, asset haircuts and collateral eligibility. Separate position stop levels do not isolate the shared collateral pool.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.