What is a margin call and stop out?

A Margin Call is a warning that your account equity is dropping close to the required margin level. A Stop Out is the automatic closure of positions to prevent further loss.

How it works:

  1. Margin Call: If your Margin Level drops below a specific threshold (e.g., 100%), you receive a warning. You must deposit funds or close trades immediately.
  2. Stop Out: If the market continues to move against you and the Margin Level falls below the Stop Out level (e.g., 30%), the system will automatically close your worst-performing positions to protect your remaining balance.

Actions to take:

  • Deposit funds immediately to raise your Margin Level.
  • Close losing positions manually to reduce margin usage.
  • Monitor your Margin Level closely in the terminal to avoid automatic liquidation.

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