Single asset mode & Multi-asset mode

For Pro mode (orderbook perpetual contracts)

AsterEX Pro offers two margin modes to support different trading strategies:

Single-asset mode

  • Collateral: Only USDT is accepted.

  • Margin allocation: Margin is managed separately for each position.

  • Risk management: Each position is isolated — losses in one do not affect others.

  • Profit and loss (PnL): PnL is calculated individually for each position.

Multi-asset mode

  • Collateral: Supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, including restaked tokens.

  • Margin allocation: Margin is shared across all open positions, which helps you use capital more efficiently.

  • Risk management: Risk is evaluated across your entire portfolio, not position-by-position.

  • Profit and loss (PnL): Gains and losses are netted across all open positions.

  • Automatic balance management:

    • If the balance of a specific asset falls below a required threshold, the system automatically converts other assets in your wallet into the one that’s needed (e.g. converting ETH to USDT).

    • This is done internally through the matching engine, with no additional commission.

Note: Multi-Asset Mode operates in cross margin only.

Key benefits of multi-asset mode:

  • Efficient capital allocation: Your margin is shared across positions, so you can use it more flexibly.

  • Profitable setoff: Gains from winning positions can offset losses from others in real-time.

  • Simplified monitoring: Your margin balance reflects net PnL, giving a clear view of your overall exposure.

Collateral value ratios

Each supported asset has a collateral value ratio, which determines how much of its value counts toward your usable margin. Assets with higher risk or volatility receive a larger discount.

Aster Pro (BSC):

Asset
Collateral value ratio

SlisBNB

90%

LisUSD

90%

BTC

95%

ETH

95%

USDT

99.99%

WBETH

90%

BNB

95%

Stone

90%

LISTA

80%

USD1

98%

USDT

99.99%

Cake

80%

Aster Pro (ETH):

Asset
Collateral value ratio

BTC

95%

ETH

95%

USDT

99.99%

USD1

98%

PUMPBTC

80%

RSETH

90%

USDC

99.99%

Aster Pro (ARB):

Asset
Collateral value ratio

USDT

99.99%

ETH

95%

USDC

99.99%

USDC.e

99.99%

Aster Pro (Solana):

Asset
Collateral value ratio

USDT

99.99%

ETH

95%

USDC

99.99%

JLP

90%

SOL

90%

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