Margin Tiering

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Margin tiering represents a structured approach to collateral requirements, directly influencing the capital efficiency of derivative positions within cryptocurrency markets and traditional options trading. This system categorizes traders based on their utilized leverage, with higher tiers demanding proportionally greater collateralization to mitigate counterparty risk. Consequently, the tiered structure impacts trading costs, as increased margin requirements reduce effective leverage and potentially limit position sizes, influencing overall portfolio construction.