Key Changes Effective March 14, 2025

Binance Futures has announced updates to leverage and margin tiers for the following USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts:
- AERGOUSDT
- COMBOUSDT
- LINAUSDT
- VIDTUSDT

These changes will take effect on March 14, 2025, at 14:30 UTC and will impact existing positions. Traders using grid trading strategies are advised to adjust their positions accordingly.

Summary of Leverage & Margin Updates

AERGOUSDT Perpetual Contract

Leverage Adjustments:

  • Maximum leverage reduced to 8x for positions up to 20,000 USDT (previously varied across different tiers).

  • Positions above 20,000 USDT remain at lower leverage levels, with 6x for 40,000-200,000 USDT and 5x for 200,000-400,000 USDT.

Margin Rate Adjustments:

  • Higher maintenance margin rates apply across all tiers.

COMBOUSDT Perpetual Contract

Leverage Adjustments:

  • Maximum leverage reduced to 8x for positions up to 25,000 USDT (previously 9-10x).

  • Higher margin requirements for positions above 400,000 USDT.

Margin Rate Adjustments:

  • Increased from 2.00% to 2.50% for lower-tier positions.

LINAUSDT Perpetual Contract

Leverage Adjustments:

  • Maximum leverage reduced to 8x for positions up to 25,000 USDT.

  • Lower leverage for larger positions, with 5x for 400,000-500,000 USDT.

Margin Rate Adjustments:

  • Increased margin requirements for higher positions.

VIDTUSDT Perpetual Contract

Leverage Adjustments:

  • Maximum leverage reduced to 8x for positions up to 80,000 USDT.

  • Positions above 80,000 USDT now limited to 7x leverage.

Margin Rate Adjustments:

  • Higher margin rates introduced for all positions.

Important Notes for Traders

  • - Existing positions will be affected. Traders must review their open positions and adjust leverage/margin settings to avoid liquidation risks.
    - Grid trading strategies may expire due to the leverage changes.
    - Ensure adequate margin levels before the update on March 14 at 14:30 UTC.