intermediate · 12 min · July 20, 2026

Binance futures guide for holders (not gamblers)

Learn isolated vs cross margin, funding, and liquidation buffers before you ever click Buy/Long.

By Aisha Rao Verified · 4.8★

Who this is for

Holders who want literacy — not a promise of profits.

Core ideas

  1. Notional size is not the same as margin posted
  2. Liquidation distance shrinks as leverage rises
  3. Funding can quietly erode a correct thesis

Practice

Use the liquidation calculator and position size calculator before placing a demo order.

Educational only — not trading advice.

Quick quiz

1. What happens to liquidation distance when leverage increases?

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