If you have recently upgraded to a Bybit UNIFIED account, you may need to enable your collateral to be used for trading Inverse Derivatives contracts. This guide will walk you through the process to activate your assets for trading.
What is Collateral for Inverse Derivatives?
When using a Bybit Unified Account, collateral refers to the assets you hold that are used to back your derivative trades. To ensure these assets are available for trading Inverse Derivatives, you must explicitly enable them within your account settings. This step ensures your funds are properly allocated for your chosen trading strategies.
Step 1: Navigate to Inverse Derivatives Trading
To begin, you need to access the Inverse Derivatives trading interface:
Navigate to the top bar of the Bybit platform.
Click on Trade.
From the dropdown menu, select Futures.
Finally, choose Inverse.
Step 2: Access the Enable Collateral Option
Once you are on the Inverse Derivatives page:
After selecting an asset (e.g., BTCUSD, ETHUSD), look for the Enable Collateral button.
This button will be located on the right side of your screen.
Click on the Enable Collateral button to proceed.
Step 3: Select and Enable Specific Assets
After clicking Enable Collateral, a pop-up window will appear, allowing you to choose which assets to activate:
The system will ask you to select the specific assets you wish to enable as collateral.
Click on each asset you intend to use for trading Inverse Derivatives.
Once selected, click the Enable button to confirm your choice.
Congratulations! Your collateral is now enabled and ready to be used for trading Inverse Derivatives strategies on Bybit.
Related Resources
Now that your collateral is enabled, you might be interested in exploring various trading strategies and tools:
Learn more about our trading systems on cryptobots.io.
Explore options for Bitcoin Bots and Ethereum Bots that can assist with derivatives trading.
If you're new to the platform, check out our Get Started guide.
Understand how our profit share model works.
Still Need Help?
If you encounter any issues or have further questions about enabling collateral, please contact our support team for assistance.