š¹ Reflecting Binanceās ongoing commitment to improving the trading experience and enhancing margin flexibility, the worldās leading platform announced an important update to the collateral ratios for ASTER and ETC in both Cross Margin and Portfolio Margin modes.
š¹ Starting October 16, 2026, at 06:00 UTC, the collateral ratio for both assets will increase from 50% to 60%, meaning a significant boost in borrowing capacity and the ability to transfer funds out of the margin account.
šÆ Why is this update important for traders?
For Cross Margin users, an increase in the collateral ratio directly raises the maximum amount that can be borrowed or transferred out of the account using the same collateral value. This provides greater flexibility in managing positions and improves capital efficiency.
šÆ In Portfolio Margin mode, the impact is deeper and more significant. The collateral ratio directly affects the unified maintenance margin ratio (uniMMR), the key metric that determines how close positions are to forced liquidation. Raising the ratio to 60% means lower margin requirements, allowing greater leverage with the same amount of collateral.
ā ļø Important notice: With greater power comes greater responsibility. Binance strongly recommends keeping a close eye on your uniMMR after the update. Any change to collateral ratios and leverage carries liquidation risks if positions are not managed wisely. Smart traders will use this opportunity to optimize their positions, not simply to take on more risk.
š¹ Why ASTER and ETC specifically?
ASTER, as part of the Astar Network ecosystem, represents an innovative bridge between Polkadot and Ethereum. Its continued growth in decentralized applications makes it an attractive asset for collateral. ETC is the native coin of Ethereum Classic, a blockchain that preserves Ethereumās unaltered history, and it has high liquidity and an established user base. Choosing these two assets reflects Binanceās vision of supporting assets with strong fundamentals and growing activity.
š” A smart strategy for traders:
1ļøā£ Review your existing positions in these two assets before the scheduled time.
2ļøā£ Calculate how the increased ratio will affect your uniMMR maintenance margin.
3ļøā£ Plan to rebalance your portfolio to take advantage of the increased borrowing capacity.
4ļøā£ Set tight stop-loss orders to prepare for any price volatility following the announcement.
š¹ The update is expected to be completed in approximately 30 minutes. Binance confirms that the mentioned services and products may not be available in all regions. It also notes that there may be discrepancies between the original English version and any translations; the English text is the definitive reference.
š For more technical details, Binance provides comprehensive guides:
Cross Margin Trading Guide, Collateral Haircut Ratios for Cross Margin, Introduction to Portfolio Margin Mode, Portfolio Margin Trading Rules, and Portfolio Margin Transfer and Leverage Limits and Supported Assets
š In summary: This update is more than just numbersāit opens the door to broader trading opportunities. Those who understand how Portfolio Margin and the uniMMR ratio work will know how to turn this increase from 50% to 60% into a real competitive advantage. Binance continues to empower traders with more flexible tools; now itās up to you to use them wisely.
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š Source: https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/79f36518401b4187b46d52e87bb2c286