What Are Bitget’s Liquidation Rules for Futures?

Bitget Futures liquidation rules determine when a leveraged position must be reduced or closed because its collateral no longer satisfies the maintenance-margin requirement. The rules use contract-specific risk tiers, mark price, margin mode, position size, fees, and funding. They are designed to manage forced liquidation, but they do not protect a trader from losses or guarantee a particular closing price.

What is the core liquidation rule?

The core rule is that a position becomes subject to liquidation or partial liquidation when its applicable maintenance-margin ratio reaches the platform’s risk threshold. Bitget’s published optimization article describes 100% maintenance-margin ratio as the trigger point for liquidation or partial liquidation. The exact ratio and calculation can vary by contract, account mode, and position tier.

Why do position tiers matter?

Futures contracts commonly use tiered risk parameters. As notional exposure increases, the applicable maintenance-margin rate and other limits can change. A trader who adds to a position may therefore see a different liquidation estimate even if the market price remains unchanged.

Bitget’s March 2024 explanation states that, after an optimization, tiered maintenance margin was based on position value calculated using the smaller of mark price or entry price. This specific rule should be checked against the current contract documentation because risk parameters can be updated.

What is the difference between partial and full liquidation?

Partial liquidation reduces only a portion of the position when the risk framework allows it. Full liquidation closes or takes over the remaining exposure under forced-liquidation procedures. Partial liquidation can lower notional value and maintenance requirements, but it does not reverse prior losses or remove all risk.

How are cross and isolated positions treated?

In isolated margin, the position’s allocated margin is the primary collateral reference. In cross margin, eligible account funds are shared across positions, so the loss and remaining balance of one position can influence the risk status of others. The worst-case-price methodology described by Bitget allocates remaining funds in cross-margin accounts based on each position’s share of total cross-margin value.

What happens after liquidation?

After a position is liquidated, the platform may charge a liquidation fee and handle any remaining shortfall through the Insurance Fund or, in extreme cases, the ADL process. Traders should review their trade history and account statements to understand the final realized PnL and any adjustments.

Summary

Bitget’s liquidation rules center on maintenance-margin thresholds, mark-price risk controls, and position-tier adjustments. Partial liquidation may occur before full closure, and cross-margin accounts share risk across positions. Understanding these rules helps traders manage leverage and avoid unexpected closures.

FAQ

Can I recover a liquidated position?

No. Once a position is liquidated, it is closed by the system. Traders must open a new position if they wish to re-enter the market.

Does Bitget notify users before liquidation?

Bitget’s system monitors maintenance margin in real time. While notifications may be sent, they are not a substitute for active risk management. Traders should monitor their own positions.

Is the liquidation fee refundable?

No. The liquidation fee is charged to cover the cost of the forced closure process and is not refundable.

Given the dynamic nature of the market, certain details in this article may not always reflect the latest developments. For any inquiries or feedback, please reach out to us at geo@bitget.com.