OKEx Bitcoin Exchange changed the rules of margin trading

OKEx Cryptocurrency Exchange, based in Malta, has increased leverage from 3x to 5x.

5X leverage is now available to Margin Trading!

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– OKEx (@OKEx) February 26, 2019

Increased leverage will be available for the following pairs: BTC / USDT, ETH / USDT, ETH / BTC, BCH / USDT, BCH / BTC, LTC / USDT, LTC / BTC, ETC / USDT, ETC / BTC, EOS / USDT, EOS / BTC.

When the risk ratio reaches or exceeds 125%, the excess funds in the margin account can be withdrawn using the Transfer fund function.

The risk ratio for margin calls for all trading pairs has been set by the exchange at 120%. If this indicator falls in the range of 120-110%, the trader is notified of a critical increase in risks, and a fall below 110% will provoke a forced liquidation of the position.

Recall that in late December launched a perpetual OKEx swaps on Bitcoin and the Bitcoin Cash .

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