MEXC Reduces Maximum Leverage for HYUNDAITUSDT Contract to 20x, Effective August 1
MEXC Futures announced that starting from August 1, 2026, 06:00 (UTC), the maximum leverage for the HYUNDAITUSDT perpetual contract will be reduced from 50x to 20x, affecting regular contracts and grid trading. Users must actively adjust existing positions and open orders.
What happened: MEXC Futures will reduce the maximum leverage for the HYUNDAITUSDT contract from 50x to 20x, effective from August 1, 2026, 06:00 (UTC). Existing users with positions or open orders exceeding 20x leverage must actively adjust them; otherwise, they may face risks such as being unable to open new positions, stop-loss/take-profit orders not triggering, or grid bots stopping orders. The official statement clarifies that the leverage adjustment does not affect closing profit and loss. Users need to check and adjust positions, limit orders, trigger orders, copy trading settings, and grid bots before or after the effective time to ensure service continuity.
Key facts
- MEXC Futures will reduce the maximum leverage for the HYUNDAITUSDT contract from 50x to 20x, applicable to regular contracts and grid trading.
- The adjustment takes effect on August 1, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC).
- After the adjustment, positions with leverage exceeding 20x can only be closed, not increased.
- Limit orders exceeding the new leverage limit may still be filled, but new limit orders cannot be placed.
- Trigger orders and trailing stop orders exceeding the new leverage limit will not be executed when triggered.
- In copy trading, if the fixed leverage exceeds 20x, orders will not be filled.
- In grid trading, if the fixed leverage exceeds 20x, the bot will not be able to place new orders.
- The official statement says the leverage adjustment does not affect closing profit and loss.
Key timeline
HYUNDAITUSDT contract maximum leverage reduced from 50x to 20x takes effect
MEXC publishes official announcement
Who may be affected
- Traders holding HYUNDAITUSDT contract positions with leverage exceeding 20x on MEXC Futures
- Users using HYUNDAITUSDT contract grid trading bots with fixed leverage exceeding 20x
- Copy traders with HYUNDAITUSDT contract copy trading settings with fixed leverage exceeding 20x
- Users holding HYUNDAITUSDT contract limit orders, trigger orders, or trailing stop orders with leverage exceeding 20x
Impact analysis
This adjustment only affects the HYUNDAITUSDT contract; other contracts are unaffected. For existing positions, if leverage exceeds 20x, users can only close positions and cannot increase them, which may force some users to reduce leverage or close positions, but the official statement clarifies that closing profit and loss is unaffected. For open orders, limit orders may still be filled, but trigger orders and trailing stop orders will not execute, potentially causing expected stop-loss or take-profit to fail. Copy trading and grid trading users who do not adjust settings will be unable to open new positions, potentially interrupting strategies. Overall, the adjustment aims to reduce risk, but users need to take proactive action to avoid service interruption.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not specify the reason for the leverage reduction, nor does it mention whether other contracts are involved or if further adjustments will be made in the future. Additionally, it does not state whether forced liquidation or other measures will be taken if users do not adjust in time. Users should monitor MEXC's subsequent notices.
Risk notes
- Trigger orders and trailing stop orders exceeding the new leverage limit will not execute when triggered, potentially causing stop-loss to fail.
- Grid trading bots that are not adjusted will be unable to place new orders, potentially interrupting strategies.
- In copy trading, when fixed leverage exceeds 20x, orders cannot be filled, potentially affecting copy trading effectiveness.
- Users need to actively adjust positions and orders before or after the effective time; otherwise, they may face risks of being unable to open positions or orders not executing.
- This article is for verifying the exchange's official announcement only 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
Will the leverage adjustment affect my closing profit and loss?
The official statement clarifies that the leverage adjustment does not affect closing profit and loss. Closing profit and loss is related to the closing quantity, average position price, and closing price.
What happens if my position leverage exceeds 20x?
After the adjustment, you can only close positions, not increase them. To resume normal trading, you need to adjust your position to within the newly supported leverage range.
Can my limit order exceeding the new leverage limit still be filled?
Existing limit orders exceeding the new leverage limit may still be filled, but you cannot place new limit orders. It is recommended to cancel and adjust to a compliant range.
Will my grid bot be affected?
If your grid bot has a fixed leverage exceeding 20x, it will not be able to place new orders. You need to manually stop the bot and adjust the leverage settings.
Official sources
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