Static used margin

Overview

Static Used Margin is an optional fixed margin amount that can be applied to a trading position in addition to the standard margin.

This value is stored per order and per position and is included in the account’s total used margin calculation.

If not specified, static used margin defaults to 0.

Static used margin exists to support cases where standard leverage-based margin alone is insufficient.

Purpose	Description
Regulatory requirements	Some jurisdictions require an additional fixed margin per position regardless of leverage.
External risk rules	Liquidity providers or internal risk engines may require an additional fixed margin component.
Product-specific margin models	Certain trading products may require a minimum margin per position.
Operational risk control	Allows manual or automated systems to increase margin requirements for specific trades.

When static used margin is applied:

This provides additional risk protection for the platform.

Used Margin = Leverage Margin + Static Used Margin

Where:

Leverage Margin = Position Value ÷ Leverage

Example:

Result:

Used Margin = 1000 + 200 = €1,200

Field	Default
static_used_margin	0

If not set:

Used Margin = Leverage Margin

A broker introduces minimum margin per trade = €500.

Trade parameters:

Parameter	Value
Position Value	€4,000
Leverage	1:20

Leverage Margin:

4000 / 20 = €200

Minimum margin required = €500

Static margin applied:

static_used_margin = 300

Final used margin:

200 + 300 = €500

Attribute	Description
Type	Fixed additional margin
Level	Per position
Default	0
Purpose	Regulatory / risk / product margin rules
Effect	Increases used margin and reduces free margin