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CFTC Asks Who Sets Crypto Margin Rules
CFTC seeks input on margin requirements for retail crypto trades.
In brief
CFTC seeks input on margin requirements for retail crypto trades. CFTC wants to know if exchanges or the agency should set margin rules for leveraged crypto trades. Originally reported by TokenPost.
CFTC advance notice
The CFTC released an advance notice on Oct. 5 asking who should set margin requirements for leveraged retail crypto trades on federally regulated exchanges.
Margin definition
Margin is collateral a customer must maintain to support a financed trade; the amount required affects how a customer can open and maintain a position.
CFTC seeks input
The CFTC wants to know if exchanges or the agency should set margin rules and how customer assets should be protected during liquidations.
The essence
CFTC wants to know if exchanges or the agency should set margin rules for leveraged crypto trades.
