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Is a Margin Call a Common Feature on All Cryptocurrency Futures Exchanges?

Margin calls are a standard feature in traditional finance, but in the fast-paced, highly leveraged cryptocurrency futures market, they are often replaced by automated liquidation systems. While some exchanges may issue an alert or notification as the margin level drops, the time window to respond is often minimal, making the automated liquidation the more immediate and critical mechanism.

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