Gate Introduces Split Position Mode for Perpetual Contracts

Key Upgrades to Gate Perpetual Contracts

To further enhance the flexibility and strategic options of perpetual contract trading, Gate has officially introduced a new Sub-Account Position Mode. This feature allows users to open multiple positions with different directions and margin modes within the same perpetual contract market, moving beyond the limitations of a single-position structure and enabling more sophisticated and flexible strategy deployment.

With the sub-account mechanism, users can manage positions with greater precision in a single market. This approach suits hedging strategies, long-short setups, or capital allocation across various risk levels.

How Does Sub-Account Position Mode Work?

Sub-account position mode enables multiple positions to coexist within the same market. In this mode, users can hold up to four independent positions in a single perpetual contract trading pair:

• Cross Margin Long
• Cross Margin Short
• Isolated Margin Long
• Isolated Margin Short

Users can simultaneously implement cross margin and isolated margin strategies within the same market, managing risk and capital allocation independently for each trading logic.

Greater Flexibility in Leverage and Position Settings

In isolated margin mode, long and short positions can be set with different leverage ratios independently, without affecting one another. Leverage settings for isolated and cross margin positions also operate separately, allowing users to adjust risk exposure by strategy. This design lets traders precisely control the risk of each strategy, without having to reactively adjust their overall position due to changes elsewhere.

Margin and Risk Mechanism Overview

Sub-account mode features distinct risk management for each position type:

• Isolated Margin Positions: Each isolated margin position uses its own margin, risk controls, and liquidation criteria. Risk is calculated separately and positions do not affect each other.
• Cross Margin Positions: Cross margin long and short positions within the same market share a single margin pool and risk limit, operating under a unified risk model.

This structure balances strategic flexibility and capital efficiency, allowing advanced users to choose different risk management methods as needed.

Usage Requirements and Version Information

To ensure the sub-account position feature works correctly, users must update the Gate App to version 8.7.0 or above. After updating, you can enable the relevant settings in the perpetual contract trading interface.

Important Notes for Copy Trading Users

Currently, users engaged in copy trading cannot switch to sub-account position mode. Gate will consider enabling this feature in the future based on product development and risk management assessments, and will provide advance notice through official announcements.

Risk Reminder and Trading Advice

While sub-account position mode significantly enhances strategic flexibility and position management, perpetual contracts are inherently high-leverage, high-risk products. Running multiple positions in parallel expands trading opportunities but may also amplify potential loss risk. Gate reminds users to carefully assess their risk tolerance, allocate margin and leverage prudently, and avoid unintended risks from overlapping strategies when using this feature.

Gate Continues to Optimize the Derivatives Trading Experience

The launch of sub-account position mode demonstrates Gate’s ongoing commitment to refining its perpetual contract product suite for professional traders. By enhancing strategic flexibility and capital allocation, Gate is building a more versatile and actionable derivatives trading environment for advanced users, moving steadily toward a more comprehensive trading tool ecosystem.

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Summary

With the official launch of sub-account position mode, Gate Perpetual Contracts takes a major step forward in trading structure and strategic flexibility. By supporting multiple coexisting positions in the same market and enabling both cross and isolated margin modes, users can more precisely separate trading logics, achieving more efficient risk management and capital deployment. This feature not only boosts the operational flexibility of perpetual contracts but also further strengthens Gate’s competitive edge in derivatives trading.