Margining
Margin Modes
Boosted positions operate exclusively under Isolated Margin. Cross margin is not supported within the Boosted framework.
Each boosted position is margined independently, with collateral explicitly allocated to that position. Risk is fully compartmentalized and cannot impact other balances or positions within the account.
Initial Margin & Leverage
Boosted leverage extends beyond the Hyperliquid's maximum allowable leverage.
For Boosted pairs, users may select leverage beginning from the Hyperliquid's highest leverage limit and up to the asset’s designated Boosted maximum thats offerred by Onyx.
To understand: Hyperliquid supports up to 40x leverage on BTC. Boosted leverage enables selection above this threshold, beginning at 41x leverage and extending up to the defined Boosted leverage cap of 100x leverage for BTC.
Initial Margin Requirement
Under isolated margin, the required collateral to open a position is calculated as:
Initial Margin = (Position Size × Mark Price) ÷ Leverage
Higher leverage reduces initial margin requirements proportionally, increasing capital efficiency while narrowing liquidation thresholds.
Maintenance Margin
In isolated mode, users may add or remove collateral from an open position at any time, subject to system constraints. For boosted positions at maximum leverage, maintenance margin is set at 50% of the initial margin.
Architecture
Independent Margin Layer
Boosted leverage operates via a margin system that is independent from Hyperliquid's.
Orders are executed through a dedicated Boosted Wallet, which operates independently from the primary account EOA.
Margin amplification is handled off-venue by Onyx’s internal risk engine.
Position monitoring and liquidation logic are managed within this adjacent system.
This separation ensures:
Execution integrity remains unchanged
Liquidity and orderbook depth are unaffected
Risk parameters can be adjusted independently of Hyperliquid's constraints
The result is a modular structure that enhances leverage limits while maintaining venue compatibility.
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