Futures trading rules undergo significant adjustments. An internationally leading futures trading platform announces a change in the calculation method for precious metals margin — the margin for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium will be changed from a fixed USD amount to a percentage of nominal value, effective from the close of trading next Monday.

This shift is driven by recent sharp fluctuations in precious metal prices and increasing market risks. Setting margin requirements based on a percentage allows for more responsive adaptation to market changes. When prices rise, margin requirements also increase; when prices fall, requirements decrease accordingly. This dynamic adjustment mechanism can more accurately reflect real-time risk exposure compared to fixed amounts.

For traders, this means the risk management framework becomes more flexible, but it also requires more cautious monitoring of positions. Market liquidity and price discovery mechanisms are expected to be further improved as a result.