Add Collateral
Path Parameters
The loan operation ID to add collateral to
Request Body
The amount of collateral to add, denominated in the loan’s collateral currency (e.g., ETH for ETH_USDT loans).Example:
"0.0001" to add 0.0001 ETHResponse
Returns the updated loan object with modified collateral values:collat: Increased by the added amountratio: Improved collateral ratioapr: Potentially lower if moved to a better tiertierNum: May change to a lower-rate tierliqPrice: Lower liquidation price (safer)lastUpdate.type: Set toADD_COLLATlastUpdate.dCollat: Amount of collateral added
Response Example
Remove Collateral
Path Parameters
The loan operation ID to remove collateral from
Request Body
The amount of collateral to remove, denominated in the loan’s collateral currency.The amount must be small enough to maintain the loan’s minimum collateral ratio. If the removal would drop below the minimum ratio, the request will fail.Example:
"0.04018674" to remove 0.04 ETHResponse
Returns the updated loan object with modified collateral values:collat: Decreased by the removed amountratio: Reduced collateral ratioapr: Potentially higher if moved to a higher-risk tiertierNum: May change to a higher-rate tierliqPrice: Higher liquidation price (more risk)lastUpdate.type: Set toREM_COLLATlastUpdate.dCollat: Negative value representing removal
Important Notes
- Cannot remove collateral that would bring the ratio below
minCollatRatio - Removing collateral may trigger an APR tier change
- Monitor the
liqPricefield to understand your liquidation risk - Consider market volatility when removing collateral
Collateral Ratio Tiers
Loan APR is determined by your collateral ratio tier. Higher collateral ratios result in lower interest rates.Example Tier Structure (ETH_USDT)
| Minimum Ratio | APR | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 (120%) | 13.5% | High Risk - Near liquidation |
| 1.5 (150%) | 9.75% | Medium Risk |
| 2.0 (200%) | 5.0% | Low Risk - Safest tier |
Collateral Ratio Calculation
- Collateral: 0.00102649 ETH
- ETH Price: $1,964.055
- Debt: 1.01 USDT
Managing Collateral Strategically
Adding Collateral
When to add collateral:- Market is volatile and you want to reduce liquidation risk
- You’re close to dropping to a higher APR tier
- You want to qualify for a lower interest rate tier
- Your current ratio is approaching the margin call level
- Lower liquidation risk
- Potentially lower APR
- More buffer against price fluctuations
- Peace of mind during market downturns
Removing Collateral
When to remove collateral:- You have excess collateral well above required ratios
- You want to deploy collateral elsewhere
- Market conditions are stable
- You need liquidity for other opportunities
- Increased liquidation risk
- May trigger higher APR tier
- Less protection against sudden market moves
- Margin call risk if market drops
Liquidation Protection
Understanding Liquidation Price
TheliqPrice field shows the collateral price at which your loan will be subject to liquidation:
Margin Call vs Forced Liquidation
- Margin Call Ratio (e.g., 1.3): Warning zone - add collateral recommended
- Liquidation Ratio (e.g., 1.2): Automatic liquidation can occur
- Forced Liquidation: When
forcedLiq: true, liquidation is in process
Avoiding Liquidation
- Maintain healthy collateral ratios (aim for 2.0 or higher)
- Monitor market conditions and price movements
- Add collateral proactively during market downturns
- Set up alerts for margin call notifications
- Keep reserve collateral available for emergencies
