Bitget will adjust the leverage, position tiers and maintenance margin rates for the USDT-M SANDUSDT perpetual futures contract at 08:00 on Aug. 22, 2026, UTC+0. The changes will apply immediately to newly opened positions, while existing positions will adopt the revised tiers at 08:00 on Aug. 25, 2026, UTC+0. Bitget warned that positions opened before the first adjustment will also be affected and advised traders to adjust leverage, position tiers, margin or exposure in advance to reduce liquidation risk. The exchange said maintenance margin ratios calculated under the new standards may display above 100%, indicating that the position requires prompt adjustment. Trading bots whose positions or leverage exceed the revised parameters may be terminated.