Bitget Adjusts Leverage and Maintenance Margin for Perpetual Futures Trading

Starting July 23, 2025, Bitget will modify leverage and margin rates for the ETHUSD trading pair, affecting existing positions and trading bots.

Summary

Bitget will adjust the leverage, position tiers, and maintenance margin rates for the USD-M ETHUSD perpetual futures trading pair effective July 23, 2025. Existing positions will be impacted, and users are advised to modify their leverage and position tiers to avoid liquidation. The new tier standards will apply to all newly opened ETHUSD futures positions, while existing positions will transition to the new standards on July 26, 2025. Traders using bots are recommended to adjust or terminate them to prevent potential losses due to these changes.

Terms & Concepts
  • Leverage: The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return on investment in trading.
  • Maintenance Margin Rate: The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account to avoid liquidation.
  • Perpetual Futures: A type of futures contract that does not have an expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely.