Questions tagged [margin]
11 questions
5
votes
2 answers
Why does Bitfinex allow shorting with BTC as collateral?
I made a mistake today where I shorted BTC on Bitfinex using BTC as collateral. Why is this even possible, I cant figure out why someone would want to do that?
Maestro
- 1,967
- 1
- 18
- 29
2
votes
0 answers
Is it possible to short on Bitfinex using a SELL-STOP, then BUY-STOP and BUY-LIMIT at the same time?
I would like to know if it's possible to do this short order without having to manually add the stop loss after it's opened.
Say the price is currently $300, and if it hits $280 I know it will probably drop, so I want to margin sell-stop at $280 to…
Sean Chapman
- 1,740
- 1
- 17
- 30
1
vote
1 answer
Opening a short position on Kraken requires BTC to begin with?
Suppose I have US Dollars on Kraken and no BTC. And suppose I expect the Bitcoin price to drop a bit (which I don't, but suppose) so I would want to speculate and take a short position.
Is this possible at all, or do I first need to have BTC in my…
Joey
- 11
- 3
1
vote
0 answers
How does one calculate a margin position's liquidation price for Bitfinex and other exchanges?
I'm learning how margin works and wanted to understand how does liquidation price work in a margin position when using an exchange like Bitfinex? Their requirements is 30% equity.
Let's say I deposited $1000 in USD and purchased $2000 worth of…
Patoshi パトシ
- 10,956
- 18
- 80
- 151
1
vote
0 answers
Which cryptocurrencies can you margin trade with bitcoin?
I am trying to compile all cryptocurrencies (and fiat currencies) that can be margin trade with bitcoin. Here is a list of the pairs that I have found so far. If you know others please add them in your answer.
ADA: Bitmex, Huobi.pro*
BCH :…
Ben2209
- 136
- 4
1
vote
0 answers
Can we trust Aionnext exchange platform?
I have a general question, if there is a list of regulatory approved exchange for cryptocurrency brokers?
user71275
- 11
- 2
1
vote
1 answer
On Bitfinex, what is FRR?
On Bitfinex under Lending it has a check box for FRR and FRR Delta
What do these option do? (Flash Return Rate)
NIX
- 45
- 1
- 4
0
votes
1 answer
What's the exact formula where I can calculate my liquidation price on Bitfinex for a leveraged position?
The following variables are given:
Exchange: Bitfinex
Funds: $10,000 USD
BTC Price: $1000
Use Leverage of: 2x = $20,000 USD
Say I wanted to go long Bitcoin thinking it would be above $1000 in the next 6 months. I buy 20k USD worth of BTC (20 btc) at…
Patoshi パトシ
- 10,956
- 18
- 80
- 151
0
votes
1 answer
Shorts, longs BTC data
I am trying to use the Bitfinex API to get historic shorts,longs BTC/USD data.So, the Bitfinex gives size data with Available values: '1m', this equals last 2 hours, i need last two month at least. Trading view have all data, but i must pass the…
0
votes
1 answer
Bitfinex - 25% annual funding fee for margin - Fiat vs crypto - how to minimize cost?
On bitfinex, funding fee for USD is around 0.05% (daily) while that for other crypto like BTC is 5-10x smaller (around 0.008%).
In my margin account, i have positions in few crypto currencies and i have posted some USD and BTC collateral in margin…
toing
- 145
- 1
- 6
0
votes
0 answers
Who am i borrowing from when trading BTC derivatives like Inverse Perpetual contracts?
I'm trying to get my head around how the Inverse Perpetual contacts work. And failing.
From a short position point of view i found information that says i have to borrow BTC. But where am i borrowing the BTC from... is it from the exchange inventory…
Flo Woo
- 165
- 1
- 1
- 5