Leverage & Margin Guide
Crypto Leverage & Margin Trading in South Korea
Understand margin trading regulations, retail leverage caps, and calculate your risks locally.
Interactive Margin & Liquidation Simulator (KRW)
KRW
KRW
Live Risk Calculation
Estimated Liquidation Price
₩84,309,800
Required Margin (KRW)₩1,000
Total Position Value (KRW)₩10,000
Risk LevelModerate Risk
Leverage Caps & Regulations
- Regulator oversight: The FSC & FIU regulates leverage and margin trading in South Korea.
- Retail Leverage Cap: Leverage and derivatives trading banned for domestic retail investors
- Allowed Spot/Futures:Standard retail spot & futures are permitted up to local boundaries.
Available Margin Trading Platforms in South Korea
Offshore and registered exchanges supporting margin trading with their respective statuses:
| Exchange | Operating Status | Allowed Leverage in South Korea | Licensing Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Restricted / Limits | Up to 100x | No Korean Won support; local exchange acquisition in progress | View Rules |
| Bybit | Restricted / Limits | Up to 100x | Removed Korean language support to comply with FSC warnings | View Rules |
| Okx | Restricted / Limits | Up to 100x | Operations limited; no KRW fiat gateway available | View Rules |
| Bitget | Restricted / Limits | Up to 100x | Unlicensed by FSC; operates in English without domestic marketing | View Rules |
| Coinbase | Spot only | Available for international accounts, but no local KRW payment rails | View Rules |