BingX adjusts MELI perpetual maintenance margin rules from Oct 20
The exchange says the new maintenance margin rate applies only to new MELI positions opened where no position currently exists, not to existing positions.
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BingX published an announcement stating that it will update maintenance margin rate rules for the MELI perpetual futures pair starting 20 October 2026 (UTC). The source says the change does not affect the maintenance margin rate of existing positions, including after adding margin or reversing a position, and that the latest rate applies only when opening new positions in pairs where the user currently has no open positions. The announcement does not state any action users must take, and it does not disclose the new rate values, directing readers to a separate page for previous values. This content is for verifying the exchange's official announcement only and is not investment or trading advice.
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BingX will update maintenance margin rate rules for the MELI perpetual futures pair starting 20 October 2026 (UTC).
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MELI is the only adjusted trading pair named in the announcement.
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Existing positions keep their maintenance margin rate even if the user adds margin later or reverses the position.
Key timeline
BingX publishes the maintenance margin rate update announcement.
Updated maintenance margin rate rules for MELI perpetual futures take effect, per the announcement.
Who may be affected
- Users opening new MELI perpetual futures positions in pairs where they currently hold no open position
- Users holding existing MELI perpetual futures positions, whose maintenance margin rate the source says is unaffected
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational change is confined to the maintenance margin rate applied to MELI perpetual futures. For users with an existing MELI position, the source states the rate stays as before, including after adding margin or reversing the position. For users with no open position in the pair, the latest rate would apply when a new position is opened. Because the announcement does not publish the new rate values, the size of any change in required maintenance margin cannot be determined from this source. The announcement also does not state whether the tier structure or maintenance amounts change. This content is for verifying the exchange's official announcement only and is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose the new maintenance margin rate values, the effective time within 20 October 2026, whether tier thresholds or maintenance amounts change, or whether any other pairs are affected beyond MELI.
Risk notes
- The announcement does not publish the new MELI maintenance margin rate, so users cannot quantify the change from this text alone.
- Maintenance margin is described as the minimum margin needed to avoid liquidation; the source does not state how the new rate compares with the old one.
- BingX reserves the right to amend, change, or cancel the announcement at any time without prior notice, per its stated disclaimer.
- This content is for verifying the exchange's official announcement only and is not investment or trading advice.
- This article verifies official exchange announcements and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to do anything before 20 October 2026?
The announcement does not require any user action. It only describes how the updated maintenance margin rate applies to existing versus new positions.
Will my current MELI position be liquidated at a different margin level?
The source says the maintenance margin rate of existing positions is not affected, even if you add margin later or reverse the position. It does not address liquidation outcomes beyond that statement.
What is the new maintenance margin rate for MELI?
The announcement does not state the new rate values. It links to a separate page for previous maintenance margin rate values.
Official sources
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