What Is Maintenance Margin? Why Can a Position Be Liquidated Even When the Entire Principal Has Not Been Lost?

In crypto futures trading, some traders believe that as long as there is still margin in their account, their positions cannot be forcibly closed. In reality, platforms usually require accounts to maintain a certain margin level. This is called maintenance margin. Once the relevant requirements are no longer met, a position may enter the liquidation process.

First, what is maintenance margin?

Maintenance margin is the minimum margin requirement that must be met to keep an open cont

CryptoMishuan hour ago

#每周来晒 #美国10月CPI即将公布
The October 2026 U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release is the most important near-term macroeconomic catalyst for global financial markets, as it could reshape expectations for the Federal Open Market Committee’s December 8–9 policy decision.

Investors are watching whether headline inflation rises around the expected 0.3% month over month and whether core CPI remains near 0.2%–0.3%. The September report showed headline CPI rising 0.6% month over month and 3.7% year over year, while core CPI increased 0.3% monthly and 2.6% annually. One unusual detail matters this mon

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Elena,SeniorAccountManageran hour ago

After watching the exciting Brazilian Grand Prix, we were treated to an unexpectedly great result!
Max Verstappen claimed P2, with Isack right behind him in P3. The double podium was absolutely exhilarating—both cars finished, and they scored all the points!

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GateUser-b067e882 35 minutes ago

wait for the uni run

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Coinhusays1 2 hours ago

Damn, if Zhewen hits limit-up again, that’ll be three limit-ups today

RexLiu 23 minutes ago

Your advice for next 10 years. No explanations.
Keep compounding equity, health, and family time. Cut everything that isn’t one of those three.
It's just another ordinary chat with @bot.
Right now my “routine” is just debriefing different agents on how I spent the day.
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NightMaster 10 minutes ago

11/10 daytime levels update! Follow for ongoing updates on precise levels
BTC / ETH / SOL / Gold / U.S. stocks
Overall strategy: The consolidation is not over yet; go long at lows and wait to short at highs.
The market has yet to show a clear direction. Tonight’s CPI data is worth watching closely. I’m leaning toward a move higher first, followed by a pullback overnight. For now, trade short-term levels and avoid taking a large directional position in advance.
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InvestmentCustomer an hour ago

Another short trade, short at 4116 and exit at 4109, capturing a $7 move for $1,061!
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ThisIsTranslateContent:Summit2 hours ago

Why has the 0.22% core MoM expectation still failed to rein in December rate-hike pricing?

According to estimates from Natixis and other institutions, October core CPI MoM is likely to come in at around 0.22% tonight, with headline CPI MoM at about 0.29%, a clear marginal cooling from September’s 0.3% and 0.6%. Directionally, this signals that inflation is gradually easing.‌

But the problem is that the degree of cooling is not enough to change the Fed’s hawkish baseline. Institutions put it plainly in their reports: even if CPI weakens as expected, it remains clearly above the 2% target, an

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KongDachu 2 hours agoBullish

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The U.S. and Iran haven't formally reached a deal yet

but Wall Street is already popping champagne

U.S. stocks are soaring

crude oil is plunging

Just how badly is the market hoping for peace

Damn

guys

this market action is more thrilling than a TV drama

Last week, the market was still worried that the situation in the Middle East would continue to escalate

and oil prices could surge again at any moment

But over the past two days, the mood suddenly shifted

Trump sent a signal

saying that as long as diplomatic efforts are still underway

new military strikes against Iran are u

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KAMRUL an hour ago

$MAY Don't Buy.
it's SELL time

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Falcon_Official an hour ago

🏎️ Double Podium in Brazil. Big Conversations Beyond the Track.

🇧🇷 A strong weekend for Red Bull Racing.

🏆 Max Verstappen climbed from P21 to P2
🥉 Isack Hadjar secured P3

A double podium showcasing resilience and teamwork. 💙

Meanwhile, Gate Founder & CEO Dr. Han visited Red Bull Racing HQ for Racing the Future Vol.5, engaging with Team Principal Laurent Mekies.

From F1's evolving rules to crypto's next chapter, Dr. Han shared Gate's vision for PoSEC security, global compliance, and Gate Money.

On the track and beyond, Gate and Red Bull Racing continue pushing boundaries.

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ThisIsTranslateContent:TroyGod36 minutes ago

If core CPI tonight comes in significantly below expectations, Bitcoin will rise.
If it meets expectations, the probability of a December rate hike will remain unchanged, and Bitcoin will trade sideways to bearish.
If it comes in above expectations, or even far above expectations, see you at 68,000…$BTC ‌

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CryptoThro 5 minutes ago

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Crypto_Buzz_with_Alex2 hours ago

#KoreanStocksJumpOver5% $SKHYNIX $SAMSUNG
Korean Stocks Jump Over 5%: Is the Semiconductor Recovery Real?

A sharp rebound in South Korean stocks has brought semiconductor companies back into focus. The KOSPI climbed more than 5% intraday on November 10, with Samsung Electronics gaining around 5.6% and SK Hynix rising more than 8%.

After last week's heavy selling, this move looks impressive. But I think investors should separate two different developments: a recovery in market sentiment and a genuine improvement in the business outlook for semiconductor companies.

They can happen together,

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Crypto_Buzz_with_Alexan hour ago

#StakeOnLaunchpoolToShare450KVLX $VLX
‍#DailyStandouts #ShareWeekly #WCTCS9
A headline APR can attract attention, but the real question is how much of the reward pool each participant can actually earn.

Gate Launchpool Round #386 features ValueX (VLX), offering a total of 454,546 VLX in rewards for users staking BTC, ETH or VLX. The campaign runs from November 7 to November 21, 2026, with rewards distributed hourly.

At first glance, the estimated APR of up to 47.40% looks attractive. However, I would look beyond that headline number before deciding whether the opportunity makes sense.

How

GateSquare2026-11-09 03:43:56

Gate Launchpool Round 386: Stake $BTC $ETH $VLX to earn 454,546 $VLX

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ZenobiaRox 24 minutes agoBearish

🚨 $ETH USDT – A BIG MOVE COULD BE BREWING!

I'm watching Ethereum ($ETH) closely because the 15-minute chart is showing an interesting battle between buyers and sellers. After a sharp sell-off from the $2,236 region, ETH recovered from the $2,079 low and is now holding around $2,123.

The market is trying to build a base, but bulls still need to reclaim nearby resistance. I'm watching the $2,110–$2,120 area for a potential bullish continuation. A strong move above $2,135 could open the door to higher targets. 👀

🎯 TRADE SETUP – LONG

Entry Level: $2,115 – $2,125

TP1: $2,140
TP2: $2,158
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