Binance Raises ASTER and ETC Collateral Ratios to 60%
Binance will raise the collateral ratios for ASTER and ETC from 50% to 60% on 16 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC. The change applies to cross-margin borrowing and transfers, Unified Account collateral ratios, and tiered collateral ratios for Unified Account Pro. The adjustment may affect borrowing capacity and collateral use for traders holding ASTER or ETC in these Binance accounts.
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The change is limited to Binance’s collateral settings for ASTER and ETC across specified margin and Unified Account products. A higher collateral ratio may improve the amount of borrowing supported by these assets, depending on Binance’s account rules, but the notice does not change token supply, spot-market access, or broader market conditions. The adjustment could prompt short-term repositioning by users who want to make use of the revised terms, potentially affecting borrowing demand or leveraged exposure in ASTER and ETC. However, collateral-setting updates alone have historically tended to produce limited or temporary market effects unless accompanied by substantial changes to leverage, liquidity, or asset eligibility. Longer term, the effect is likely to remain specific to Binance account users; traders should check the platform’s updated rules and monitor volume, open interest, and liquidation activity around the effective time.