Basic order flow
Choose a contract, decide long or short, select leverage, order type and size, then define where you will exit if wrong.
Why leverage is dangerous
Higher leverage reduces the initial margin needed for the same position size but can leave less room for adverse price movement.
Isolated vs Cross
Isolated margin separates position margin. Cross margin shares available Unified Trading Account margin across positions and orders. Portfolio margin evaluates overall portfolio risk.
Watch Mark Price
Bybit uses Mark Price for liquidation triggers and unrealized P&L calculations, so do not watch last traded price alone.
Frequently asked questions
What is long and short?
Long benefits from a rise; short benefits from a fall.
Does higher leverage only increase profit?
No. It also increases how quickly losses can affect your margin and liquidation risk.
What price triggers liquidation?
In isolated margin, liquidation is triggered when Mark Price reaches the liquidation price.
Official Bybit sources
Reviewed against official Bybit Help Center pages on Aug 29, 2026.