How to Activate the Portfolio Margin Mode on Binance?

All VIP 1- 9 users and regular users who have a total asset balance above 100,000 USDT (including the net asset (equity) in Cross Margin Wallet and wallet balance in USDⓈ-M and COIN-M Futures Wallets) can use the Binance Portfolio Margin mode.

What are the requirements to activate the Portfolio Margin?

To open or close a Portfolio Margin account, you must meet the following conditions:

Cross Margin: No loans, open orders, positions, or negative balances.
USDⓈ-M Futures (UM): No open orders, positions, or negative balances, and you’re not using the Isolated Margin or Multi-Assets mode.
COIN-M Futures (CM): No open orders, positions, or negative balances, and you’re not using the Isolated Margin mode.
Meet the required VIP level or asset balance.
Your Cross Margin account should be activated.

How to activate the Portfolio Margin mode?

You can activate the Portfolio Margin mode from various interfaces.

Futures trading interface

1. Log in to your Binance account and go to the Binance Futures trading page. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you’ll see a [Upgrade] button next to [Margin Ratio]. Click [Upgrade].

Alternatively, click the settings icon and go to [Preferences] - [Account Mode]. You’ll see the [Upgrade] button at the top. Click [Upgrade].

2. Read the information and terms on the pop-up window carefully before clicking [Confirm].

3. If you’re eligible to activate the Portfolio Margin mode, you’ll be asked to take a quiz. This quiz ensures that you have a clear understanding of the Portfolio Margin trading rules, risks, and benefits. Click [Take Quiz] and answer the questions correctly to proceed.

4. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you will be prompted to confirm the activation of Portfolio Margin. Click [Activate]. The process may take up to 15 seconds.

Wallet page

You can also activate the Portfolio Margin from your Wallet page. Go to [Wallet] - [Futures]. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the upgrade button will be displayed on the right side of the page.

Please note that if you’re not eligible to activate the Portfolio Margin mode, you’ll receive an error code. Refer to the error message to determine the necessary action before attempting to upgrade again.

How to use the Portfolio Margin mode?

Once activated, you’ll see the general information regarding the Portfolio Margin mode.

The Portfolio Margin Information (UniMMR, Total Debt, Maintenance Margin, Adjusted Equity) will be displayed in the lower right corner of the trading interface.

Your Futures and Margin Wallets will be moved to your Portfolio Margin Account.

How to switch between Portfolio Margin and standard trading modes?

Trading interface

1. Hover over the [Settings] icon and click [Preferences].

2. Go to the [Account Mode] tab to view your current mode and switch from one mode to another.

Wallet page

1. Mouse over the wallet icon and click [Portfolio Margin] - [Change Mode].

2. Click [Switch].

Note:

The Portfolio Margin mode does not support trading bots, except for Futures Grid Trading. However, please note that your trading bot balance won’t be included in the margin calculation.
To switch back to the default trading mode, you need to clear your negative balance first.
To ensure uninterrupted API access, please recreate your API Key after enabling/disabling the Portfolio Margin mode.

How to activate Portfolio Margin for sub-accounts?

You can enable the Portfolio Margin mode for your managed sub-accounts and virtual sub-accounts. Log in to the master account and go to [Account Management]. Click the icon under [PM] next to a virtual sub-account and select [Enable Portfolio Margin 1.5].

Please note that Portfolio Margin for managed sub-accounts can only be activated by trading teams.

For more details on the Binance Portfolio Margin Program, please refer to: