Global crypto exchange HTX has launched its new Multi-Assets Collateral Mode for USDT-margined futures, a strategic move aimed at boosting capital efficiency and offering greater trading flexibility.
Now live on the platform, the feature allows users to post collateral in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), eliminating the need to convert to USDT before entering futures positions.
This development marks a significant departure from traditional margin rules that required users to swap their crypto holdings into USDT—a process that often added cost, time delays, and exposure to market volatility. With the upgrade, HTX users can now leverage their existing assets directly, streamlining access to futures trading and improving the overall user experience.
According to HTX, the feature is particularly advantageous for long-term crypto holders who want to remain active in the derivatives market without liquidating their core positions. By using BTC or ETH as a margin, traders can benefit from short-term market movements while maintaining long-term upside exposure, thus reducing the friction and risk associated with constant conversions.
For example, a Bitcoin investor confident in BTC’s long-term trajectory can use USDT-margined futures to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations, without sacrificing their original holdings. This dual approach enhances portfolio diversification and capital utilization, offering sophisticated users a more efficient trading model.
HTX also emphasized that the upgrade is part of a broader push to modernize its trading infrastructure and meet growing user demands. The exchange plans to expand the list of eligible collateral assets and introduce advanced tools to support more complex trading strategies in future releases.
In addition to the new collateral feature, HTX has expanded its USDD Flexible Earn product by introducing USDT deposits with an attractive 12% annual percentage yield (APY). This comes during increased market volatility driven by corrections in BTC and ETH prices and renewed investor optimism following pro-crypto statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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