What changes in the trading interface when Hedge Mode is on?

08 June 2026 19:02
Updated

How does the order form change in Hedge Mode?

The most significant change is how the order form operates. The form is updated to display separate Open and Close actions, as well as Long and Short directions. For every new order, traders must select the intent (e.g. “Open Short” or “Close Short”). Additionally, your leverage can be customised for each direction. For example, traders can set a 10x leverage on long positions and a 5x leverage for short positions – all on the same contract.

For example, to initiate a new short position, select the “Open” action and then execute the order as “Open Short”. This differs from One-Way Mode, where a single Buy or Sell action is all that is needed.

Here’s an example of opening a long position under the two different modes:

One-Way Mode: Click on ‘Buy/Long’ to execute your order

Hedge Mode: select ‘Open’ and click on ‘Open Long’ to execute your order.

How are positions displayed when Hedge Mode is enabled?

Positions are fully segregated on the trading panel. Long and Short positions for the same contract are displayed as two independent entries, each with its own metrics. This clear separation makes it straightforward to monitor and manage each side of a hedged position independently.

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