Before you can place your first margin trade on Coinmetro, you’ll need to allocate funds as collateral. Collateral acts as security for the borrowed funds used when trading on margin — and it’s an essential part of risk management.
The maximum collateral limit on Coinmetro’s Margin Platform is currently €50,000.
⚠️ Once funds are allocated as collateral, they’re locked and cannot be withdrawn or used elsewhere until your margin positions are closed. You can release funds from collateral immediately if you have enough free margin available.
💰 Which Assets Can Be Used as Collateral?
At the moment, only major fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies can be allocated as collateral. More assets will be added in the future.
Currently supported collateral assets
Currently supported collateral assets
XCM
GBP
EUR
AUD
USD
BTC
ETH
BCH
XRP
LTC
USDC
🪙 Using XCM as Collateral
Yes — you can now use XCM as part of your margin collateral! Here are a few important things to know:
✅ XCM can be added as collateral like any other supported asset.
📊 Up to 30% of your total collateral can be in XCM.
Example: If you allocate €1,000 as collateral, up to €300 can be XCM, and at least €700 must be in other assets.
💸 The applied value of XCM is only 30% of its market value.
Example: If XCM is priced at €0.60, only €0.20 per XCM will count toward collateral.
🚫 You can allocate a maximum of €10,000 worth of XCM as collateral.
🏦 Primary Collateral Explained
When allocating multiple assets as collateral, one must be set as your Primary Collateral.
If you’ve only added one asset as collateral, it’s automatically set as the primary.
If you’ve added more than one, you can manually select your primary asset in the collateral panel.
Your primary collateral determines how profits and losses (P&L) from margin trading are settled.
Example: If your primary collateral is EUR, all profits and losses will be settled in EUR — even if your trade involved BTC or another crypto. If your primary collateral is BTC, then all P&L will be settled in BTC.
➕➖ Adding and Removing Collateral
Adding or removing collateral on Coinmetro’s Margin Platform is simple and flexible. To add collateral, go to your Margin Dashboard, select the asset you want to allocate, enter the amount, and confirm — the funds will then be locked as collateral. To remove collateral, make sure you have enough free margin to cover your open positions, then select the collateral allocation you wish to release and confirm the withdrawal. Any released funds become immediately available in your wallet for other trades or withdrawals.
➕ How to Add Collateral
➕ How to Add Collateral
Go to the Margin Platform.
Scroll down to the Exposure section.
Click Add Collateral To Start.
Select the currency to allocate.
Use the slider to choose the amount. The maximum collateral allocation is €50,000.
Press Save Allocation.
➖ How to Remove Collateral
➖ How to Remove Collateral
Go to the Margin Platform.
Scroll down to the Exposure section.
Click Manage Collateral.
Select the currency to remove.
Use the slider to choose the amount to remove.
Press Save Allocation.
💡 Tip: Always check your free margin before removing collateral to avoid unintentionally closing positions.
⚖️ What Happens if You Take a Large Loss?
If your trading loss exceeds the value of your primary collateral:
The loss is first covered by your primary allocation.
The next largest collateral allocation automatically becomes the new primary.
Any remaining loss is deducted from that allocation.
This process continues until the entire loss is covered.
This system ensures that losses are distributed fairly across your collateral allocations.
FAQs
📌 Why do I need collateral for margin trading?
Collateral acts as security for the borrowed funds used in your margin trades. It helps protect against potential losses and maintain your trading positions.
💸 Can I withdraw my collateral while my position is open?
No — funds used as collateral in an active position are locked while allocated. You can release them only once your margin positions are closed or if you have enough free margin.
🪙 Can I use XCM as collateral?
Yes! You can use XCM for up to 30% of your total collateral value (max €10,000). Its applied collateral value is 30% of the market price.
🏦 What is primary collateral?
Primary collateral is the main asset where your profits and losses are settled after each margin trade. You can select which asset serves as your primary.
⚠️ What happens if my losses exceed my primary collateral?
The system automatically uses your next largest collateral allocation to cover any remaining losses until the full amount is settled.