Bitunix Fees & Futures Basics (Funding, Leverage, Liquidation + Cost Checklist)

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1) The “Big 3” Costs You’ll See

Want the shorter fee-only overview? See Bitunix Fees Explained.

Quick mental model: fees happen when you enter/exit — funding happens while you hold. If you hold futures through multiple funding intervals, funding can matter more than maker/taker.

2) Futures Basics (What You’re Actually Trading)

Most crypto exchanges offer perpetual futures (no expiry). You’re not “buying the coin” — you’re trading a contract that tracks price. This allows leverage, which magnifies both wins and losses.

• Leverage: increases position size relative to your margin.
• Margin: the collateral backing your position.
• Liquidation: forced close when losses exceed allowed threshold.

If you’re copy trading futures, make sure you understand these mechanics first: How to Use Bitunix Copy Trading • Full Copy Trading Setup Guide

3) Funding Rates (The “Hidden Fee” Most People Ignore)

Funding is a periodic payment between traders. When funding is high/positive, longs often pay; when funding is negative, shorts often pay. Rates change, and the cost adds up if you hold through many funding periods.

• Trading fee is paid when you enter/exit.
• Funding is paid while you hold (at scheduled intervals).

Practical rule: if you’re holding futures for longer periods, funding matters more than maker/taker.

Liquidation Risk (Plain English)

Liquidation happens when your losses become large enough that the exchange must close your position to prevent your balance from going negative. This is why leverage is dangerous: small moves against you can become huge losses relative to your margin.

• Higher leverage = closer liquidation price.
• Volatility can hit liquidation even if you were “right” later.
• Cross margin can delay liquidation by pulling more balance into the position — but that can increase total account risk.

Beginner-safe default: use isolated margin + lower leverage + a clear stop loss. Liquidation should be a last resort, not your plan.

Want the risk framework that keeps you alive? Bitunix Risk Management Guide.

4) Isolated vs Cross Margin (Beginner Safety)

Margin mode impacts how much of your account can be used to keep a position alive.

Risk-first rule: if you don’t fully understand cross margin, use isolated until you do.

5) A Simple “Before You Trade” Checklist

1. Know your max loss for the day/week.
2. Use isolated margin for new strategies.
3. Pick a leverage level you can survive (lower is usually better).
4. Check funding (especially if you plan to hold).
5. Use stop-loss / invalidation levels and position sizing.

Mini Glossary (Fast Definitions)

• Maker fee: fee for adding liquidity (often via limit orders that don’t fill instantly).
• Taker fee: fee for removing liquidity (often via market orders or instantly-filled orders).
• Funding rate: periodic payment between longs/shorts on perpetual futures.
• Margin: collateral backing your leveraged position.
• Liquidation price: price where the exchange closes your position due to insufficient margin.
• Isolated margin: only the assigned margin is at risk for that position.
• Cross margin: more of your account can support the position (can increase total risk).

Common Futures Mistakes

• Using high leverage “because it’s available” (liquidation gets very close).
• No max loss rule (one bad day turns into a destroyed account).
• Holding through funding blindly (costs add up over time).
• Cross margin without understanding it (can risk more of the account than you intended).
• Copy trading without limits (one trader can damage everything).

Copy trading safety setup: How to Use Bitunix Copy Trading.

6) How to Reduce Costs (Without “Gaming” Anything)

• Prefer limit orders when appropriate (can reduce costs depending on fee structure).
• Lower leverage reduces liquidation risk (and panic decisions).
• Avoid overtrading — fees compound when you churn.
• Be aware of funding intervals if you hold futures.
• Use promos as a perk, not a reason to increase size.

For promos and reward paths, always start at the Bitunix Bonus Hub.

Related Bitunix Guides (Internal Links)

• Bitunix Bonus & Rewards Guide
• Bitunix Fees Explained (short version)
• Bitunix Risk Management Guide
• Bitunix Copy Trading Guide (full setup)
• How to Use Bitunix Copy Trading (quick setup)
• Bitunix vs Other Copy Trading Exchanges
• Bitunix vs BTCC

Want everything in one place? Visit the Bitunix Guides Hub.

If you’re comparing platforms, you may also want BTCC’s bonus hub: BTCC Bonus Hub.

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If you’re here because of copy trading, start with the copy trading silo: