What are the trading limits on Binance Futures?

Binance Futures sets personalized trading limits based on verification level and account tier—check your daily order and position caps in the "Limits" tab to avoid rejected trades. (154 characters)

Jul 25, 2025 at 10:29 am

Understanding Binance Futures Trading Limits

Binance Futures imposes trading limits to ensure market stability and protect users from excessive risk exposure. These limits vary based on account tier, verification level, and the specific futures contract being traded. For instance, new users with basic verification may face lower position limits compared to those with verified identity (KYC) and higher account tiers. Limits are typically expressed in USDT value or coin quantity per symbol. Always check the "Limits" tab on the Binance Futures trading interface for real-time data on your personal thresholds.

Daily Order and Position Limits

Each user is subject to daily order and position limits that reset every 24 hours. These are not fixed across all users—they scale with your trading history and account status. For example:

• Basic accounts might be capped at 50 BTC per contract daily.
• Verified Gold or higher-tier accounts can access limits up to 5,000 BTC or more, depending on volume.
  You can view your current usage under “Account Limits” in the Futures section. Exceeding these limits triggers a warning and blocks further orders until the next reset cycle.
  

  How to Check Your Personal Limits

  
  To see your exact trading limits on Binance Futures:
• Log into your Binance account.
• Navigate to Futures > USDⓈ-M Futures or COIN-M Futures.
• Click on the “Limits” button near the top-right of the trading interface.
• A pop-up will display your remaining daily order and position limits per symbol.
  This step-by-step process ensures you never accidentally breach thresholds. If your limits appear too low, complete higher-tier KYC verification via the “Identity Verification” page under your profile.
  

  Impact of Leverage on Position Limits

  
  Leverage directly affects how much position size you can open within your limit. For example, if your position limit for BTCUSDT is 100 BTC:
• At 10x leverage, you can open a position worth 1,000 BTC (100 × 10).
• At 50x leverage, the same 100 BTC limit allows a 5,000 BTC position.
  However, higher leverage increases liquidation risk. Binance enforces these limits to prevent cascading liquidations during volatile markets. Always calculate your max position size using the formula:
  Position Limit × Leverage = Max Tradable Value
  

  Adjusting Limits Through Tier Upgrades

  
  Binance allows users to increase their trading limits by upgrading their account tier. This requires:
• Completing advanced KYC (submitting ID, selfie, and proof of address).
• Maintaining consistent trading volume over 30 days.
• Passing anti-fraud checks automatically performed by Binance systems.
  Once upgraded, limits update instantly without manual intervention. You can monitor your tier status under “User Tier” in the Futures section. Note that limits for new contracts like altcoin futures may remain restricted even after upgrade until Binance assesses market conditions.
  

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: Can I trade beyond my Binance Futures limit if I have sufficient margin?
  
  No. Even with ample margin, Binance enforces hard limits based on your tier. Orders exceeding your daily position or order cap will be rejected with an error like “Order exceeds position limit.”

  Q: Do limits apply to both long and short positions separately?
  
  Yes. Limits are applied per symbol and direction. For example, if your BTCUSDT limit is 100 BTC, you can hold 100 BTC long AND 100 BTC short simultaneously without exceeding the cap.

  Q: Are Binance Futures limits the same for all users in my country?
  
  No. Limits are personalized. Two users in the same country may have different caps based on individual verification levels, trading history, and risk profiles.

  Q: What happens if I reach my daily order limit but still want to trade?
  
  You must wait for the 24-hour reset window. Binance does not allow manual overrides or temporary increases—even for verified institutional accounts. Plan trades accordingly to avoid disruption.