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How Is Margin Used in Non-Leveraged Spot Trading?

Margin is not used in pure spot trading, but it is required as collateral when borrowing funds for spot margin trading.
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How Is Margin Used in Non-Leveraged Spot Trading?

In pure, non-leveraged spot trading, margin as collateral is not typically required, as the trader is buying or selling the asset directly with their own funds. However, the term 'margin trading' in spot markets refers to borrowing funds from the exchange or other users to amplify a position, which then requires margin as collateral for the borrowed amount.

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