Overview of Changes
Bitget has announced a significant adjustment concerning the SOLUSDT perpetual futures trading pair, which will take effect on September 12, 2025. Investors and traders utilizing this pair should prepare for changes in leverage, position tiers, and maintenance margin rates. This update is crucial for current and future positions.
Key Details
Adjustment Timeline
- Effective Date for Changes: September 12, 2025, at 18:00 (UTC+8)
- Impact on Existing Positions: All existing positions opened prior to this date will be affected by these changes.
New Leverage and Maintenance Margin Rates
The adjustments for SOLUSDT are as outlined below:
| Value Range (USDT) | Previous Leverage | Previous Maintenance Margin Rate | New Value Range (USDT) | New Leverage | New Maintenance Margin Rate |
|—————————–|——————-|———————————-|————————-|—————|—————————–|
| 0 – 20,000 | 100 | 0.50% | 0 – 50,000 | 100 | 0.50% |
| 20,000 – 100,000 | 75 | 0.66% | 50,000 – 100,000 | 75 | 0.80% |
| 100,000 – 800,000 | 50 | 1.00% | 100,000 – 1,000,000 | 50 | 1.00% |
| 800,000 – 8,000,000 | 25 | 1.66% | 1,000,000 – 5,000,000 | 25 | 2.00% |
| 8,000,000 – 10,000,000 | 20 | 3.00% | 5,000,000 – 10,000,000 | 20 | 3.00% |
| 10,000,000 – 30,000,000 | 10 | 5.00% | 10,000,000 – 30,000,000 | 10 | 5.00% |
| 30,000,000 – 60,000,000 | 5 | 12.00% | 30,000,000 – 60,000,000 | 5 | 12.00% |
| 60,000,000 – 80,000,000 | 4 | 15.00% | 60,000,000 – 80,000,000 | 4 | 15.00% |
| 80,000,000 – 150,000,000 | 2 | 30.00% | 80,000,000 – 150,000,000| 2 | 30.00% |
| 150,000,000 – 300,000,000 | 1 | 60.00% | 150,000,000 – 300,000,000| 1 | 60.00% |
Important Notes
- New Tier Standards: These new tier standards will apply to all newly opened SOLUSDT futures positions starting from the effective date.
- Existing Positions: For current SOLUSDT futures positions, the new tier standard will take effect on September 15, 2025, at 6 PM (UTC+8).
- Avoiding Liquidation: Traders should top up their margin or adjust their positions in advance. Given the volatility and changes, it is advised to act promptly to mitigate risks.
- Trading Bots: Trading bots with existing positions exceeding the new thresholds may be discontinued. As a precaution, it’s highly recommended to adjust or cancel any trading bots that could risk non-compliance with new settings to prevent possible losses.
Conclusion
These changes are not just procedural; they signal Bitget’s commitment to maintaining a robust trading environment that can adapt to market needs. It is essential for traders engaged in SOLUSDT futures to stay informed and take necessary actions before the new standards are applied.
For additional details, please refer to the official announcement and further documentation available at Bitget’s support center.