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Margin Balance
Margin balance is a measure used by trading platforms to represent the value available within a margin account after applying the platform's relevant accounting rules. The exact calculation varies between exchanges.
Why it matters to you
A trader's wallet balance and the amount supporting leveraged positions are not always identical. Understanding the platform's margin balance calculation helps explain how profits, losses and collateral affect the account's ability to maintain positions.
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