> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://supralend.gitbook.io/supralend/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://supralend.gitbook.io/supralend/products/margin-trading.md).

# Margin Trading

**Margin Trading** on Supralend enables users to take leveraged positions by borrowing assets against collateral, using liquidity sourced from existing DEXes.

This mechanism brings leverage to a broader range of assets—including **long-tail tokens**, protocol-native tokens, and meme coins—without relying on centralized intermediaries.

**Key Benefits:**

* **On-Chain Leverage**: Gain exposure to volatile or underexposed assets with capital-efficient leverage.
* **Expanded Asset Coverage**: Trade not just blue-chip assets but also niche tokens with liquidity routed through DEXes.
* **Composable Yield Strategies**: Margin trading lays the foundation for advanced on-chain strategies such as **basis trading vaults**, especially when integrated with perps.

By unlocking margin capabilities across a wide asset spectrum, Supralend significantly expands the possibilities for both traders and DeFi strategists.