Collaterals

Max Deposits (Global)

These values represent the maximum amount of each collateral type (USDT or ETH) that can be deposited across all users on a global scale for the specified blockchain network (Arbitrum, Ethereum, or Base).

CollateralChainMax Collateral (global)
USDTArbitrum4,000,000
ETHArbitrum1,000
USDTEthereum2,000,000
ETHEthereum500
ETHBase500

Max Deposits (User)

CollateralMax Collateral
USDT500,000
ETH100

What is Loan-to-value (LTV)?

Loan-to-Value (LTV) is a key risk metric that measures the ratio of your negative USDC value which includes your negative balance (USDC_balance) and unrealized PnL (upnl), to your collateral’s value. On Orderly, LTV replaces traditional credit scores to determine your borrowing power in our asset-backed lending system. A lower LTV signifies a safer loan.

By maintaining a healthy LTV, you can maximize the loan you can access while enhancing the safety of your position against market volatility. This empowers you to borrow with confidence. Your collateral is held securely by Orderly until the loan is repaid, providing a clear and powerful way for you to leverage your holdings.

How to calculate LTV

LTV = ( abs(min(USDC Balance, 0)) + abs(min(upnl, 0)) ) / [ sum( max(Collateral Quantity, 0) × Index Price × Weight ) + max(upnl, 0) ]
TermDefinition
USDC BalanceThe total absolute USDC balance that has been borrowed
min(upnl, 0)The isolated unrealized losses included
Collateral QuantityThe quantity of a specific asset you hold as collateral
Index PriceThe current market price of the collateral
WeightThe collateral weight (refer to Collateral Ratio section)
max(upnl, 0)The isolated unrealized profits included

The acceptable range of LTV ratio remains below 95%. Auto conversion of collateral will be triggered if the LTV ratio reaches 95% and above.


Collateral Ratio

What is Collateral Ratio?

The Collateral Ratio on Orderly is the value at which we recognize your asset deposited as collateral, expressed as a percentage.

A higher ratio provides a greater safety buffer against market fluctuations and lowers the risk of liquidation. Orderly calculates this by assigning asset-specific “weights,” where more volatile assets contribute less to the ratio than stable assets. The Collateral Ratio serves as the primary indicator of an account’s financial health on the platform.

How to Calculate Weight?

Weight = min (Base Weight, K / (1 + DCF * abs(Collateral Quantity * Index Price )^(4/5)))

where:

  • DCF_i = Discount Collateral Factor
  • K = 1.2
TermDefinition
Base WeightThe standard or default collateral weight for a specific asset
KA constant system parameter set at 1.2 unless otherwise stated
DCFDiscount collateral factor determining weight sensitivity to position size
Collateral QuantityQuantity of the collateral deposited
Index PriceCurrent market price of the collateral
^(⅘)Smoothes impact of large position size

Weight & Discount Collateral Factor

Weight and DCF will be determined based on the table below:

Collateralbase_weightDCF_i
USDT0.950.0000015
ETH0.80.000007

Collateral Value

Collateral Value = min(Collateral Quantity , Collateral Cap) * Weight * Index Price

Total Collateral Value

Total Collateral Value = sum(Collateral Value) + upnl

Free Collateral

Free Collateral = Total Collateral Value - Total Initial Margin With Orders

Total Account Value

Total Account Value = sum(Collateral Quantity * Index Price) + upnl

Auto Conversion (Haircuts)

If your Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio reaches the 95% threshold or a negative USDC value equivalent to -11,000, the system will automatically convert a necessary portion of your collateral into USDC. This action immediately reduces your LTV to a safer level, helping to preserve your account.

This is a protective measure to manage risk. As always, remember that the lower your LTV ratio, the more secure your position is from this type of automated deleveraging. The fee for auto conversion of each collateral will follow the table below:

CollateralAuto Conversion Fee (Haircuts)
USDT0.025%
ETH3.5%

Manual Conversion

We recommend monitoring your LTV ratio to ensure it stays below the 95% and/or -11,000 USDC threshold. We permit manual conversion of collateral to assist with this maintenance via on-chain swaps.

Each collateral’s minimum and maximum swap amount can be found in the table below:

CollateralMinimum Swap Collateral Required (Arbitrum & Base)Minimum Swap Collateral Required (Ethereum)Maximum Swap Collateral Threshold (Arbitrum & Base)Maximum Swap Collateral Threshold (Ethereum)
USDT50500500,0001,000,000
ETH0.020.2100500