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Collateral Weight
A collateral weight is the proportion of an asset's value that a platform recognizes for margin purposes. Riskier or more volatile assets may receive a lower collateral weight than more stable collateral.
Why it matters to you
Two assets with the same market value may not provide the same amount of usable margin. A haircut to collateral value gives the platform additional protection against changes in the value of the asset supporting leveraged positions.
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