What Is "In Use" in Crypto Futures Margin on Pluang?

In Use is the portion of your USDT margin that's actively allocated to opening and maintaining your active positions in Crypto Futures contracts. It reflects funds already committed to trades you currently have open, as opposed to margin sitting free under Available to Move. Together they make up your total margin balance.

• In Use only covers funds tied to open positions — as soon as you open a Futures position, the required margin moves from your free balance into the In Use category.
• It changes as you open, adjust, or close positions — adding a new position increases In Use, while closing a position releases that margin back to your available balance.
• It's distinct from Available to Move — In Use is what's currently committed, while Available to Move is what remains free for withdrawal, transfer, or opening new positions.
• Margin mode affects how In Use behaves during liquidation — Isolated Margin ring-fences In Use to that position; Cross Margin pools it with your entire Futures balance.
• Checking your In Use figure alongside your margin level gives you a clearer picture of how much of your account is actively at risk.

Related questions:

Q: Does In Use change when I close a position?
Yes. Closing a position releases the margin that was allocated to it, moving that amount out of In Use and into your available balance.

Q: Is In Use the same across Isolated and Cross Margin?
The concept is the same, though Isolated Margin ring-fences In Use to that position, while Cross Margin pools it with your entire Futures balance.

Q: Can I withdraw funds that are In Use?
No. Funds shown as In Use are committed to open positions and can't be withdrawn until the position is closed or reduced.

Q: How is In Use different from Available to Move?
In Use is margin committed to open positions, while Available to Move is margin that's free and not tied to any position.

Q: Does In Use increase if I add leverage or increase my position size?
Yes. Increasing your position size requires more allocated margin, which increases In Use and reduces Available to Move by the same amount.