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How do I enable Hedge Mode?

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For web: 

1. Navigate to the Preference Settings (gear icon) located on the top-right corner of the trading interface.

2. Look under the Trading section on the left column. 

3. Tick the Hedge Mode box to enable it. Unticking the box will transition your Position Mode back to One-Way mode.

Note: You must close all existing positions and cancel active orders to transition.

 

For mobile:

1. Navigate to the Features settings (three dot icon) located on the top-right corner of the trading interface.

2. Select ‘Position Mode’ in the menu.

3. Click on the Hedge Mode option to change your Position Mode. You can switch back to One-Way Mode at any time using the same menu.

Note: You must close all existing positions and cancel active orders to transition.

Alternatively, you may head to Account → Preferences → Position Mode to enable hedge mode. 

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